Three reasons why observing Remembrance Day in a global pandemic carries special significance Photo by Craig Dennis from Pexels There is no doubt that our Remembrance Day activities look different this year. School services and assemblies were held online. I followed my family's tradition of watching the national service in Ottawa from the comfort of my living room, … Continue reading Lest We Forget
Category: Ramblings
Sometimes I think too much. This is where I post the results of thinking too much. Enter at your own risk. :)
Values, Ideology and the Narrative: Making Sense of the Voice in my Head
Never before have I been more keenly aware of the effect of the narrative on my state of mind, my ability to relate to other people, and my ability to work. An unfortunate and unexpected outcome of the global pandemic for me has been heightened annoyance with my father, who is to date safe from … Continue reading Values, Ideology and the Narrative: Making Sense of the Voice in my Head
Zed or Zee? A crisis of Canadian identity
Recently, I have had several conversations with my children that would suggest I don’t feel as old as I think I may actually be. I am a child of the 70s. I grew up on Sesame Street, Mr Dressup, Mr Rogers and the Friendly Giant. I knew the difference between the CBC and PBS, and … Continue reading Zed or Zee? A crisis of Canadian identity
We Are Not Alone
We humans are at a critical place in our journey as a species with respect to our relationship with the world around us. In my life I have seen numerous examples where human existence is reduced to just that - human existence, with the underlying belief that our survival is the most important thing at … Continue reading We Are Not Alone