Tag Archives: life-long learning
You Should Read This, I Think
This book is recommended for twelve-year-olds and up. The white grandmother in me screams, “No..wait until they’re a little older, maybe sixteen or seventeen, Safiya’s age?” This is hard stuff. The reality is that Indigenous peoples, brown and black people, … Continue reading
Creative Ways to Cope with Sudden Loss of Income and Making Ends Meet
If my mom was still living and needing care, I would not be writing this post. Just so you know. But she isn’t. She’s probably singing her heart out like she used to. She’s happy. And I’m short on rent … Continue reading
Creating Art that Satisfies from Everyday Moments
I have spent so much time wanting to draw pictures like an artist. I have books. I have plans, I have ideas. Youtube videos galore….But I never believe I’m good at it. You know what’s funny about that? I have … Continue reading
Navigating Financial Challenges in Canada: A Community Approach
It’s no surprise, I guess, that money is in tight supply around here. Losing my mom also meant losing an added source of income. The books are no longer balancing. It’s not just me, though. This is true for about … Continue reading
Embracing Change: My Journey After Loss
I found this quote at Hearts and Minds, a site about ending poverty. The picture comes from a Facebook post. It’s been almost 2 months since my mom passed away. Loss of parents, loss of income, rent to pay …. … Continue reading
Finding Joy in Unpacking: A Personal Journey
I wish I could find the sidebar that let me make this text larger. There are little things that annoy me and this is one of them! I also wish I had a picture of the pile of crates I … Continue reading
Learn from Our Emergency Stroke Experience
We spent just over 48 hours in Emergency…and here’s the story Since January my mom has been in an ambulance three times. Twice to deal with a hernia issue that should not be a problem anymore. And then, this. Last … Continue reading
Moments to Make You Stop!
My brother, Leon took this picture in Sevilla, Spain. I just love these geese – one in mid -step. So, with his permission, I am sharing it. Creativity sometimes happens in a moment! My grandson (age 9 ) said something. … Continue reading
Life isn’t what you expect!
I have had some crazy life experiences and they prove that you never know what is coming next. Here’s what happened to me today! 1, I gave up cookies for Lent. My sister and I are doing a Lenten reading … Continue reading
More Joy for the Journey!
It’s March Break here in Ontario and I’ve been kind of busy. In a household that is “mid-dream”, I am embracing the chaos of that. I’m also trying to work ahead and this week’s Fitness Matters Podcast was all about … Continue reading
A Journey of Ten Years 