There are two types of nationalism, imho, the kind based on arrogance, the ‘God given’ right to more than your share; and the kind of nationalism based on a quiet confidence in yourself and your neighbours’ ability to defend your share with every breath. We are seeing both in action
Life
Thoughts from what I have seen on this road I walk.
Life Lists
10 Ways To Stay Sane on Social Media
Ok, I have been on social media forever it seems, starting with Undernet in the 1990’s, AIM/ICQ then FB / Twitter / Instagram et al. But NEVER have I seen the polarization that I have seen since the onset of Covid in 2019 – 2020. Believe me, being off work
Lists
10 Trivial Things About Me
We see ‘list’ memes all the time on social media, most likely started so some data wonk can grab a bunch of data for a large group of people. They can be fun, but the questions definitely have a slant, and usually after posting your responses you will see your
Life Recycling
Knobbly Knee Meets Water Bottle
Last summer we spent a day at the track at Mooney’s Bay with Special Olympics. It was a blistering hot day with very little respite or shade. Ever prepared we took water bottles with us. Thinking myself smart I fashioned a holder for my water bottle and clipped it onto
Day To Day Life
Frieda Law, RDN
I know a lot of people roll their eyes and say my dog is ‘just a dog’. I guess they are entitled to their opinions, I just hope they are not dog owners (poor wee beasties!). Dogs have been a part of my life, well, for most of my life,
Life Lists
A Baker’s Dozen at Dinner
The passing of Jimmy Carter has me revisiting my list of people for the ultimate dinner party. There was a time it would be a party of icons – music, literature, funkiness etc. but as I get older I find conversations are becoming fewer and fewer, shallower and shallower. Here