I woke to the most wondrous news. My favourite hotel (in all of London) emailed to accept my reservation request offering what seems to be a fantastic rate. I am in bliss. Everything about the…
CPI strives to keep me up to date on the political scene back ‘home” News from the front: She: Conservatives making gains, especially in the West.and Trudeau announced millions for camping grants for impoverished families…
NPR.com brings me such hope, on a consistent level. They take on relevant issues and often, even usually, support their viewpoints with scientific studies. This particular morning it brought joy for more than one reason….
My friends do give me a rough time. I guess I deserve it, They do have more information than you have at your command, gentle readers. This from friend Jennifer (the names are hidden to…
This from the National Institute on Retirement: The new analysis indicates that from 2004 to 2016, the share of financial assets owned by the top 25 percent of Baby Boomer households grew from 86 percent…
The most erudite opinion article appeared in the September 22, 2019 New York Times. Would not you know, it was written by a Canadian, Melissa J. Gismondi who is described as “a journalist working on…
I am feeling very daring, At the moment of this writing, Saturday November 29, 2019, I am tethered to the ice machine having stayed in all day, out of choice as Personal Driver would have…
This was accidentally found in an old email – the sweetest message. I do not think the significance of it was realized at the time. It was written by someone who very much cared for…
It is now Friday at 3:33 pm. I have done absolutely nothing all day except write. It is glorious!!!! A blog, long emails to friends, lots of Instagram contacts and then a small dose of…
It is wonderful to wake up to rain and the cool and cleansing it brings. I do admit to complaining about the rain in Vancouver – but here it is special and unexpected and refreshing….