Blog or white ... because it never is.

/So, there is my true love taking a close look at the construction site of the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre.  I have to confess that in the first few years of our relationship, I didn't think we would last.  Then, in the next few years of our relationship I was positive our relationship wouldn't last, but, for different reasons.  But, ever since our grandson was born 4 years ago, I know we will be together forever.  Regardless, I have been a little concerned about what our life will be like once we retire.  We have a lot in common but we also have a lot of different activities that we like to do.  We have many friends in common but we also have many different friend groups.  My biggest concern has been our different sleep schedules.  I told him early on in our relationship that I wanted a cup of coffee at my bedside every morning to wake me up by the wonderful aroma.  In almost 10 years I think that has happened once.  On a work day, I get up at 5:50 am.  On a weekend or a holi

This love of my life has taught me so much.  I think he should go on tour telling people what is really important in life.  There is just something so magical about being a grandparent.  You thought your world changed forever when you became a mother, but it was just preparing you for what was coming in a few decades.  Being a grandma just takes it to another level.  It is a complete contentment with life, knowing that in some way, your dna will live on.  When my grandson was a baby, I just liked holding him and talking to him and smelling him.  Now, that he is older, I delight in every movement he makes.  He lives in a different province so I am deeply looking forward to giving him the biggest hug I can.  But, more than I want to hug him now, I want to hug him for many more years. I want to live and watch him mature into adulthood.  So, I don't want any of the restrictions lifted anytime soon.  It is too risky.  That is not to say that I am not having a hard time.  I am.  This

What are our political leaders doing over the weekend?  Today is a day of reflection.  When I was growing up, even though it was a holiday, it seemed eerily similar to what today will be.  We stayed home and had a very simple and frugal meal.  We didn't talk to others because it was a day of reflection on the sacrifices that were made on our behalf and to move forward with more of a sense of duty to live the best life we can.  I can imagine for our leaders that they have been reflecting a great deal so today will be mostly restorative sleep.  Perhaps the only politician who will be reflecting will be Andrew Scheer.  He will be trying to imagine what his life will look like after politics given that he has never had an actual job. Regardless, today will be quiet.  The government has been giving Canadians a great deal of aid. It hasn't been overtly stated, but, the tone is changing a little.  We are now being led it is up to it is not to count what Canada can do for you it

Reality hit us when one of our close friends tested positive for Covid19.  He encouraged us to ask any questions that we had. My only question was, "Are you scared?"  He wasn't.  But, I was.  I have always been a strong advocate for everyone but myself, so he was reacting precisely how I would likely react.  I just hope I don't have to prove it.  His test was travel related and now he has recovered. Manitoba has been blessed that we have relatively few cases.  This is just due to our aggressive social distancing.  It isn't easy.  It is hard on everyone.  We are all struggling together.  One thing that is clear that no matter what happens, once this is all over, Those that have more will have to pay more.  Our economy will never recover unless the top 10% or even the top 1% need to give their wealth to our country.  There is going to be some permanent job losses.  People are already reframing their retirement.  I used to dream about a cruise around the world. 

Anyone else pulling their hair out?  Staying home is, quite frankly, difficult.  Of course, I am doing what I can to make the best of it.  After all, it really is my civic duty.  After all, we are all in this together.  That is the theme everyone is sharing.  We all have to do our part.  Together, but apart.  We will only get through this if we all do our part.  Our economy is being decimated.  We don't need to turn the news on to know that.  Yet, I am glued to the news channels.  I don't want to hear about the economy, I just want the daily numbers and recommendations from the public health personnel.  I see how much this is personally affecting our political leaders.  I am confident they are working very hard on all of our behalf.  I am losing patience with the media asking them the same questions over and over, but, I get it.  They have a job to do and there is nothing else to report on.  Last Friday, the Bank of Canada Governor cut interest rates to basically zero.