The inequality offset by white privilege had me thinking quite deeply the last several years. We forget – FOR REAL – that we* are only second, third, fourth generation. Who arrived before us? If there is no proof of ownership, it’s… mine? Yours? It’s ours, this beautiful planet. And we’ve put it on life support…
Category: Love
Change the Church
I am disappointed in my church – the Anglican Church of Canada – for failing to pass the canon allowing same-sex marriage ceremonies. In an age when the Church is facing extinction, when we all need spiritual guidance, this was their chance to proudly lead the way to acceptance and love for all of God’s…
For Richer or Poorer
It is amazing what a difference a bonus cheque can make. It’s the difference between red and black. It’s the difference between panic and patience. It’s the difference between staring at struggles or dreaming your dreams. It’s the difference between finishing university or not being able to afford the luxury of an education. It’s dental…
Only the Good
“I’m angry,” he said. “I know.” I put my hands over his clenched fists. “How did you do it?” I shrugged. I don’t really know. “Positive thinking?” I ask. The whole Universe rushes forward to shush me. He growled. In only the way he can. And that is the last time we talked. See you…
A Modern Woman’s View of Valentine’s Day
I didn’t have time to write this yesterday – for February 14th – but here it is a day late and a dollar short… My February 14th started at 5:00 AM without me remembering that it was Valentine’s Day. My work/life balance has been off as I pour myself into hard work and my weeks…
Commitment
A Facebook friend was moaning about an endless roll of Christmas wrapping paper she bought years ago at Costco. It seemed to keep going and going … and going. “This thing never ends!” she cried. Can you imagine wrapping in the same paper year after year after year? I commented “I can’t commit that fully…
Best Before Date
I have this “thing” for Best Before tags … You know, those little yellow, red, green, white or blue plastic tags stamped with a best before date … which apparently are colour coded based on the day the bread is baked. I saved an entire box of them during my early childhood years. Milk bags…
Be Still, My Heart & Mind
As we rush madly into the holiday season, I am taking a step back. Since my father passed away in 1995, it’s been part of my journey to pause around Christmas. Reflect. Look back on the year and see where it has taken me. New heights and depths? If not, I am not trying hard…
FEARLESS 2019
My Chosen Word. It’s more than than a New Year’s resolution. It’s the one little word that you want to write on your soul. Something to live with and embrace in the coming year. It’s a word that might find its way to you on its own, and keep showing up on your doorstep, waiting…
As I usher out November
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could only say good things? I still – occasionally – have an angry mouth. November is THE most painful month for me. It’s always full of loss, endings and chaos. I will miss your awesome coffee, especially at 3am. I wrapped both hands around each mug in gratitude. And…
The Privilege of Being Canadian
I was falling asleep in the backseat of an Uber ride, my flight having landed well past midnight after a long and weary day of travel. Uber has streamlined its mobile application, so I was connected with my driver as soon as I hit the confirm button. It told me his name, car make and…
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