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My great grandchildren will not be white
That’s a bold prediction from someone so naturally fair of skin and hair. I am okay with that possibility. First, I can say that because I have brown offspring from a mixed marriage. In my eyes and their doting Aunties’, … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, News and politics, writing
Tagged diversity, family, genes, genetics, harmony, inclusion, justice, racism, writing
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Another day in purr-adise
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
Posted in Health and wellness, Hobbies, News and politics
Tagged Canada, cats, February, groundhog day, photographs, traditions, winter
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Another urban park – Piazza Dante
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
Posted in Hobbies, News and politics, Organizations
Tagged history, Italian Canadians, Ottawa parks, photography, tourism, urban parks, war monument
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An urban park, some history and present day pics
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
Posted in Books, Computers and Internet, Hobbies, News and politics, Organizations
Tagged books, city parks, dundonald park, integrity, ottawa, photography, spies, summer
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Yes We Cat
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
Think Before You Click!
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
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
