Yup, I’m a homer. Canadian born and bred. Third generation to call this amazing country home. My heart bursts with pride at our accomplishments. We’re so good at what we do. Go Canada go, eh?
Tagged: Oh Canada!
It’s a glorious day. The day after our Canada Day BBQ, rather. Yowza! I’m sitting under the pergola on our party deck being buffeted by winds that will, in a short while, bringing slashing rain and probably thunder. The scents from the blossoms on the Korean lilac tree behind the new garden shed and the bunches of peonies on the table in front of me fill my head with sweetness. The sky has turned that bilious blue and the darkening clouds are blowing in a different direction than usual. The leaves on the trees are turned inside out and then everything grows eerily still for a few minutes. Even the bloody Internet connection is acting weird. But then again we have Rogers ‘service’ and…
Today was one of those days. Gorgeously sunny and warm with only a hint of breeze. Oh, but there’s so much to do and of course I’ve left most of it until the last minute. I’ve got a long list of chores to do as Hub and I get ready for our annual Family & Friends BBQ. It’s a potluck, themed as Beers of the World. Each couple was assigned a country and will bring a selection of beverages and food so that everyone can have a sample. Last year, we had over 20 people and it was one of the hottest weekends of the year. I think at one point it was 45 degrees out on the deck in the sun. The kids…
Tagged: celebration, friends and family
It’s the truth. We all tell lies. And we’re all lied to. Politicians try to bribe us with promises built on spending OUR money. False prophets hawk miracle cures. Celebutantes persuade the gullible that their product can make someone slimmer or more popular or grow thick lustrous hair. Even Dr. Oz got caught out shilling ‘miracle’ pills. The problem is that so many of the poor folks who listen in rapt attention believe that this herb or that root will improve their lives. Sad, but true. We believe because we want to believe. We’re all looking for hope. But most of what we’re told is bogus or untested. On any given day we’re lied to from 10 to 200 times, and the clues to…
Radio host Julie Burstein talks with creative people for a living — and shares four lessons about how to create in the face of challenge, self-doubt and loss. Hear insights from filmmaker Mira Nair, writer Richard Ford, sculptor Richard Serra and photographer Joel Meyerowitz. Note: Remember, we have to consider what’s happening close to home, too.
Tagged: generosity, giving, Julie Burstein, TED Talks
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