The federal election call landed with more of a whisper than a shout earlier this week. With set dates, there was no mystery about when the election itself would take place: we have known that since very soon after the Continue reading On your mark→

Created in 1957 by Dr. Harold von Braunhut, Sea Monkeys were widely advertised in comic books, along with such other marvels as Mexican jumping beans, x-ray glasses, a frontier cabin (big enough for 2 to 3 children, for just $1.00), Continue reading “The most fantastic pets to ever live”→

In my work, I encounter hundreds, if not thousands, of women who have been subjected to male violence. Some of these women engage with me: I get emails from women thanking me for something I wrote or something I said Continue reading Saying no→

Our oldest grandson headed off to university this past weekend. It’s hard to believe that it has been 18 years since he was born. I was present for his birth, so Max and I have known each other since the Continue reading And off he goes!→