Yesterday was election Day in British Columbia. There was a huge turnout here in Nelson because it was a hotly contested mayoral race. (Nearly 60% turnout of eligible voters in a town of 10,000) It was really busy when I … Continued
I was going to write about dressing babies for the cold this week. But got sidetracked by all the news about sexual and domestic violence. The topic, of course, is not new. But the fact that it is being brought … Continued
Let’s face it. It’s November. Summer is most definitely over. With the cold chilly rains and snowfalls to come, getting outside is more of a challenge. There are fewer daylight hours and we’re all inside together for long stretches of … Continued
This is not supposed to happen in Canada.The radio program I was listening to was interrupted to report a shooting in our nation’s capital. “An unarmed soldier was shot and killed while standing guard at the Ottawa Cenotaph honouring our … Continued