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Critical Statistics We Must Not Skip
When a Covid-19 vaccine was invented, we were relieved. We were cautioned that it is not an antidote for the virus and does not provide immunity against it. It does not make the vaccinated less contagious than anyone else, nor … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian, Manners / Etiquette, Public Issues
Tagged Canada, Covid-19, human rights, Manitoba, masks, social-distancing
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My blog’s seventh anniversary!
My blog spends a lot of time on the subject of literature and the four related groups I run but the original purpose remains, that it is my place to write: publically. As a matter of fact it is my … Continue reading
Posted in Animals Or Pets, Cats, Public Issues
Tagged anniversary, blogaversary, Conan, Love, personal life, readership, Riedel Fascination, Wordpress anniversary
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No time period excuses any behaviour.
Just as I am in awe of Chuck Berry, as the pioneer of rock and pop music I have loved, I sample mystery classics. If not for demanding its own writing criteria, like ensuring scenes apply to the plot and … Continue reading
Etiquette Of Carrying Our Cell Phones!
When I began to find it uncomfortable that friends were consulting their gadgets, even if it was to show a picture, or look up trivia…. I thought carefully about why. They are very good about establishing a new courtesy after … Continue reading
Posted in Public Issues
Tagged cell phones, courtesy, etiquette, gadgets, ipads, manners, Technology / Computers / Internet
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Reading Naturally
Now that my groups are started February 1, including colourfully-decorated review pages and my participation posts: I turn towards other bloggers as a guest! The distinction of my first this 2017 goes to a new discovery and her year creating … Continue reading
I Heard You, JENNY BEAVAN!
A subject that has prompted me to a post is something I noticed on the Oscar awards show. I seldom watch. Sad, dreary films that tend to win are no more what I watch than what I read. I understand … Continue reading
Special Historic Occasions
It’s my parents’ anniversary! I shared a nice conversation with them today, which you can do with three people when you have landline telephones. There was a lot to joke and chat about in earnest. Even “Back To The Future … Continue reading
Is Canada ‘strategizing’ or choosing?
In my previous article, I described the way conservative party leader, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was elected again and again; not representative of the average Canadian’s preference but as a result of familiarity and complacency. His was a familiar name during … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Rights, Canadian, History / Event, Public Issues
Tagged Canada, choice, election, Elizabeth May, Green Party, Jack Layton, power, vote
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Canadians Undecided About Monday?
There has been unbelievable hype over faraway elections of other countries. We need excitement about the election of our Prime Minister…. NEXT WEEK! The New Democrat Party (NDPs) and the Green Party discuss in their platforms, available on-line, that our voting process … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Rights, Animals Or Pets, Canadian, Public Issues
Tagged Animal Sentience, Canada, Canadian, election, Elizabeth May, Green Party, Prime Minister
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A good friend, or a doormat?
I am a sociable, vocal, outgoing, confident person. Those who know me in writing, across the internet, see that. There is one exception that might be the same for many of you: I’m reluctant to broach confrontations! My fiancé is … Continue reading
Pray For Forest Fire Evacuees.
Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Northwest Territories have been enduring forest fires for weeks! We send prayer, healing, and protection to our citizens! May we never face a fire. Each time it rains, I give thanks for the blanket of … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian, Public Issues
Tagged Alberta, assistance, British Columbia, Canada, crisis, evacuees, forest fire, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan
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