Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
Almost 40 years ago, then-Chair of the Frontenac County Board of Education, Bruce Warmington, made some blatantly homophobic remarks about gay teachers. I was a school board trustee at the time and, at the next school board meeting, called for Continue reading Everything old . . .
Last Thursday, when I spoke at the AGM of The Redwood — a women’s shelter celebrating 30 years of operation — was a hot and steamy day. The event was held in a community hub with no air conditioning and, Continue reading 30 years of serving women
“BEST YARD SALE OF THE YEAR: Join us for the downsizing event of the decade! Treat yourself to something classic, funky, quality, or quirky.” Neither my partner nor I have Facebook accounts, so we called on my daughter’s partner – Continue reading No offer too low!
Finding ways to move into old age with grace is challenging. I’ve become increasingly consumed with this issue as I consider my desire to work less (I no longer call it retirement because no one – including me –believes I Continue reading On the move