I have eclectic tastes in music, anyone who knows me can expect my trusty bluetooth speaker next to my laptop to be playing anything from Bocelli to Carlos Santana to Cindy Bradley at any given time. Often when playing an album from fairly famous artists I will come upon a
Thoughts
The Resilience of Community
Let’s face it, the times ahead are ‘troubling’ to say the least, politically, financially, spiritually and mental health wise. In times of adversity our natural tendency, especially in the Western World, is to turn inward, taking on far more of the load than we need to. We have been indoctrinated
Lists
10 Ways to Go Canadian
As of right now the ‘Great Tariff War’ between Mr. Trump and the rest of the world is on hold, but better to be prepared than surprised if / should he wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and drop the hammer. Truth be told I am almost
Poetry
Hand In Hand
(I like writing poetry but this ‘song’ has been running through my head for weeks so I thought I would put it down – a sort of lyrical poem. – ml) If you are feeling lonely and forsaken,walking on a flinty road,like every mile is cutting through you,icy winds upon
Life Lists
10 Things To Do If You Are NOT A Winter Person
Let’s face it, not everyone waits with bated breath for the first ski hill to open or looks longingly at their ski-doo in August. For many of us, the first few white flakes falling from the sky turns smiles into frowns that will probably last until Spring. Clinically there are
Life
Quietly Proud
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