The so-called “Freedom Convoy” has got it all wrong. Freedom is not a one-way street. Freedom comes with responsibility. It is not cheap. The down payment on ours was made by our ancestors, many of them teenagers. Some of them did not volunteer to serve- they were conscripted. They understood… Continue reading
Another variant, another winter lockdown? Here’s hoping the virologists tell us that Omicron is not as lethal, transmissible or vaccine-resistant as our current fears would have it. We may be exhausted by the constant stream calamitous events we learn about in daily news, but imagine the impact of this information… Continue reading
We love winners. We even applaud the sacrifices that make wins possible. The baseball player who finishes the inning with a broken leg; the hockey player who returns to the ice after a shot of freezing; the gymnast who goes back to the mat after a wrenching revelation of abuse…. Continue reading
We are beginning to emerge from our cocoons, testing the water at outdoor events that previously were the hallmark of our community. From Bush Pulls to Touch a Truck and downtown events, there are plenty of opportunities to mingle with neighbours and celebrate our community. Perhaps meeting in person will… Continue reading
What We Say Versus What Others Hear Some words instantly sparking a reaction. Let’s take Peterborough MP Maryam Monsef “gaffe” last week in discussing the situation in Afghanistan when she called on her Afghanistan “brothers” to ensure the safety of the multitudes seeking safe passage from that country. If we… Continue reading
We all have an idea what “community” means. It’s intimate, local, familiar. In the second week of the 2020 Olympics, that definition may have broadened a bit, if only for a few weeks. We share the frustration of the disqualified athlete who jumps the gun, and the disappointment of the… Continue reading
Whispers are often more powerful than shouts when it comes to attracting attention. The most powerful messages often use very few words. Several simple and well-chosen words can communicate, educate or inspire – no lectures or explanations required. Think- Black Lives Matter; We shall overcome; Make Love, not war. They… Continue reading
Not quite, but we’re getting closer. With COVID-19 cases falling and vaccine rates rising, it’s hard to image that we won’t be released from our homes in some small way in the next two weeks. Tying re-opening phases to case counts and administered vaccinations is a policy that actually supports… Continue reading
Most of us have been missing things during the pandemic. Hugs and laughs for a start. Dining out, dressing up, in-person shopping for new shoes, golf clubs, home décor items, and even dinner parties are distant memories. When this ends, and it will eventually, how will we adjust? Will we… Continue reading
