Category Archives: News and politics

Another day in purr-adise

Posted on February 2, 2014 by

It’s Groundhog Day.  Meh… So, the humans rely on a groggy rodent to predict if there will be another six weeks of winter, eh?  I’m surprised anyone can see a shadow with that gauzy ball of light. I think Groundhog … Continue reading →

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Another urban park – Piazza Dante

Posted on August 13, 2013 by

Same day, different park. This may become a trend during my vacation, to visit as many urban parks around Ottawa as I can in one week.  Well, maybe not.   After my lunch date and photographic tour of Dundonald Park … Continue reading →

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An urban park, some history and present day pics

Posted on August 13, 2013 by

I happened to pass through Dundonald park yesterday while on vacation.   Why on earth would I venture into the busy, noisy downtown area during my week off?  Well, I was honouring a special lunch invitation with friends who live … Continue reading →

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Yes We Cat

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

I could not resist.  As a #CatLadyInTraining and a Canadian citizen getting fed up with snakey, underhanded politicians, this got my attention. Please share.  I want the T-shirt! It started as a joke between friends who were becoming disillusioned with … Continue reading →

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Think Before You Click!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

Think Before You Click!. Sharing this from another WP blogger’s site.  Good advice. You gotta watch out for those tricksy journalists and their sensationalist content publishers.  Be wise.  Don’t let them sell you lies. One minute of your time: Watch the one … Continue reading →

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Payback

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

Debt.  Prisons.  Responsibility.  Freedom. I was joined by a couple of my young folk for a viewing of the Payback film the other night at a local public library. Thanks to Green Living Ottawa for posting the notice on their blog … Continue reading →

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Still here

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

I’m okay.  Are you okay? Despite the sensational misinterpretations of the Mayan calendar, we are still here. How about that? Eastern Ontario though is buried under 28 centimeters of wet snow and blowing snow – with more to come.  It … Continue reading →

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