It does seem prudent to comment upon the Kavanaugh mess because today is the day that votes will be cast. I have no illusions about the outcome. David Brooks, a favourite author and pundit, made…
I am now back in bed. It is a typical Vancouver day – grey and dismal. I did rise and shine, read my emails and Instagrams. tidied up the apartment. I even posted a video…
I considered it an interesting experiment – who would respond to the plea for connection found in the October 1, 2918 blog? Well, there is something to be said for quality and not quantity. Here…
So my life is rapidly changing, at the ripe old age of 75. I am accumulating a new set of friends who actually give me feedback. You do know who you are because you are…
I am thinking that sublime will be the word of the day. Sublime is an adjective, its synonyms are superb. 1 sublime music: exalted, elevated, noble, lofty, awe-inspiring, majestic, magnificent, glorious, superb, wonderful, marvelous, splendid;…
I promised examples of paradox in an earlier blog. We will now examine the synonyms for the word paradox. Used as a noun: the paradox of war is that you have to kill people in…
I travel to the magnificent Vancouver Public Library to borrow books constantly because I am interested in all sorts of topics and definitely want to learn more about them and everything. Curiosity is a strength…
This was placed on Instagram by a woman I’ve not met. “Recognize when a phase, job, a life state, or a relationship is over and let it go. Allow yourself to gracefully exit situations you…
Friend Tracey sent a link to a Globe and Mail article written by Gary Mason about the misery in Vancouver. I hate it when someone writes better than I do and he does. Read this…
This blog with begin with a joke but then will shift gears totally, so be prepared. Wonderful friend David from London sent jokes again and this one definitely caught my fancy (wherever that may be)….