The sad truth is that though today is Canada’s First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, there is still so much work to be done. To acknowledge the sins of…
The Sad Truth
Travelling During the Pandemic
I never thought we’d be travelling during the pandemic. But we did. We just got back from Toronto visiting our younger daughter, Robyn, and family. It was so wonderful seeing…
Countdown to my Book Launch
The countdown to my book launch has begun. It’s now three days away. LILACS in the DUST BOWL, the sequel to SUNFLOWERS UNDER FIRE, is already live on some book…
Virtual Book Launch of LILACS in the DUST BOWL
I’m very excited about my upcoming book launch of LILACS in the DUST BOWL, biographical fiction and family saga, set on the Manitoba prairies during the Great Depression. The Vancouver…
Believing a Woman’s Story
I’ve been a feminist since the 1960s, so I find it sad that believing a woman’s story is still a major problem today. The reaction to Oprah’s recent interview with…
The Subjective Nature of Art
A recent film and a novel made me reflect on the subjective nature of art. They raised lots of questions, especially after I read the critical reviews. Malcolm & Marie…
Musing About the Pandemic
I’m ending the year musing about the pandemic; it’s at the forefront of my mind. Before the Covid19 pandemic, life was normal, with its ups and downs, and the freedom…
Black, White, and Brown
Black, White, and Brown – what difference does it make? It shouldn’t, but it does, evidenced by all the injustice in our society and world history. Books on Racism are…
On the Bright Side of the Pandemic
It’s been hard to see any bright side of the Covid-19 pandemic. I suspect, like me, you’ve had your world turned upside down. I hope, if you live alone, you…
The Milk of Human Kindness
I just finished reading John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath. An astounding story. Told from an omniscient point of view, the reader follows the Joad family from Oklahoma, where…