Great article in Macleans magazine. Read the full article at Macleans dot ca /kelli-portnoy-42-phoenix-arizona-to-nanaimo-b-c/ Welcome to Canada - to British Columbia - to Vancouver Island, Kelli. :-)

This is what the above was referencing:

Tomorrow is July 4th.“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men <sic> are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.” "Unalienable Rights"?? Read the Declaration of Independence. Do you recognize the US today the way it was intended? I don't.

MAiD, Medical Assistance in Dying, for many, is a difficult topic. Thanks to the Anglican Church of Canada, there are now authorized "Pastoral Liturgies at the Time of Death in Context of Medically Assisted Dying" for trial use, evaluation & feedback. www.facebook.com/share/p/18Q6...

Many describe DJT as a narcissist. Greek god Narcissus, known to be cruel to others & vain beyond comparison was brought down by reflecting water! Nemesis, goddess of divine retribution, delivered retribution. Time for Nemesis to enter DJT's life. (Dutch Baroque painting by Godfried Schalcken (1676)

Give yourself a gift.Thank you author Shelby van Pelt for your imaginative novel "Remarkably Bright Creatures".Thank you Sally Field &Lewis Pullman, Marcellus (Alfred Molina) & director Olivia Newman for creating the very special movie adaptation of the book.Didn't anticipate the excellent ending.

Yoda - ahhh, Yoda. So much wisdom inside you. Time for a Yoda Attitude media? Time for a Yoda Attitude in personal conversations? in political discussions and actions? soulistry.com/having-a-yod... (also soulistry.com/blog)

Is an 'elderly' person one who is wise ... frail ... isn't going to live for very long ... is (or soon will be) dependent ... easily forgets things ... who ... Is there an "elderly age"? Is it 65? 75? Is it someone in the ir80's/90's/beyond? I like the words by "Rudy"-no more info known). :-)

We've gone down the rabbit hole ...

Over 1,000 showed up in Nanaimo, British Columbia for the 2nd "Tod's Nanaimo Infusion" today! Excitement! Joy! Americans meeting volunteers who staffed tables for info about jobs in health care - about immigration to Canada - about more! Much more!

Yesterday was Siblings Day & that includes "In-law siblings" for me. My sister-in-law donated a kidney to my brother, Gerry, giving him another 5 years. :-) My kidney wasn't acceptable - hers was a perfect match! Gratitude to In-law-siblings & all who selflessly donate organs that others may live.

4 astronauts (incl. Cdn. Jeremy Hansen) have launched. Former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot turned Canadian Space Agency astronaut, Jeremy is the 1st Canadian to travel to the moon! Your country is so proud of you! Safe travels to the moon & back home all of you!

Heritage Foundation's Yenor believes that women have no place in society other than serving men & bearing children. What does his wife Amy, mother of 5, think? If you want a future for the females in your family, vote as if their life depended on it ... because it will & sooner than you may think.

Just learned about the Ndbele people of South Africa and their love of colour in their clothing and houses. Decided to create two Ndebele dolls & turn into a bookmark. Love learning about other traditions. Thanks to Judy Voges for sharing her creativity and knowledge of the Ndbele people.

If you're Canadian, have a working visa to work in the US, you may want to rethink possible consequences if ICE decides they haven't met their daily quota. Canadian Tania Warner & 7 year old autistic daughter were detained by ICE March 14th in a Texas Processing Centre, Texas. They're still there.

Fetterman became the one, much-needed vote to vote in support of MarkWayne Mullin to replace Noem, eventually to DJR to be signed into law. Fetterman is a liar. Another one of DJT's evil minions.

I cannot lose hope that there is someone in the Republican party - just one - who is courageous enough to speak the truth. Years ago, there was. One woman. MARGARET CHASE SMITH. Look her up - learn about her - be her! Who will speak now? Someone has to. ... in the Senate! ... in Congress!

Thank you Loryn Brantz, author, illustrator who won two Emmy Awards for her construction & design work with Sesame Street, and a Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Best First Picture Book for "Harvey the Child Mime", which was later brought to the stage by New York City's Children Theatre.

I watched it. What did I see? hear? LIES! LIE AFTER LIE AFTER LIE. & the Republicans stood up and applauded his lies. Shame. Shame on each one of them. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer made his statement. Truth. He speaks truth.

Instead of watching the official State of the Union, watch Meidas Touch alternative (begins @ 8:00 pm eastern). DJT promises his speech will be "very long!" And, undoubtedly - full of lies! Let's watch Meidas Touch on YouTube beginning in a few minutes instead.

May this Valentine's Day be a day of loving kindness expressed in word, tweet, look, action, thought to others & ourselves. Made this card a long time ago but its sentiment remains deep within my soul: "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear" every day of the year.

After reading too many Epstein files, Charlie Angus' "Monsters in Plain Sight", my body recoiled. I needed something soul-soothing. Went on a walk & my soul inhaled the beauty; my mind grasped the messages; my heart became still for a moment & in that moment, I knew peace. Momentary peace.It helped.

There is now. Why isn't everyone paying attention?

Thank you, American national Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, for your moving poem in the wake of the tragic ICE killing of Minneapolis mother, Renée Nicole Good. Your words speak volumes, Amanda. Sadly, not enough space here to post the poem - hope you can find it online). Rest in peace, Renee.

Just when we think the bottom has dropped out of decency, compassion, integrity, he sinks even lower. In spite of the negativity, sense of hopelessness that many are feeling, I cannot - and will not give up hope. Resist - be defiant - and always, hold onto the hope! DEFIANT-HOPE!

The Year of the Horse begins. May we gallop, unbridled, through and rein-in the political abyss of evil. May we be bold in pursuits of justice and democracy. May the winds of healthy change run freely in school boards, local / higher government offices and decisions. Let the New Year begin!

Holidays are difficult for recovering alcoholics: so many triggers: memories, social media, tv, movies, social gatherings. 'Thumbs-up' for those who are maintaining their sobriety, working the AA program, asking for help, and those who never forget why they ‘got clean’ and continue.You can do this.

Many are giving up their holidays to care for others ... in hospitals, accidents, on power lines, ICE protests, airlines and more! Let's remember them & their families so the needs of others can be served. Thank you & may your selfless giving to others bless you in unexpected ways.