In these times … ode to Kurt

Juan Sissay is a non-profit collective that does much for the community. This is one of the leading characteristics that intrigued me into approaching it as my first Escuela. Today’s weekly venture? Teaching English at a local school 10 minutes from the city centre. Nine of us from the school piled into the back of…

Hoping that 2008 blesses you with playful joy, surreal happiness, and the love of family and friends. And to my blog family, I thank you for your interest, dedication and enthusiasm over the past few years as I happily document my whims, fancies and life stories. Many blessings to yoU!

According to PBS, the average American lifespan is 78 years. If you can spare 13 minutes, this fascinating video aired on PBS’s Nova a few weeks ago and it’s well worth watching! Hmmmm, if I had the choice, would I really want to live to be 100?

A day of remembrance. The 11th day, at the 11th hour, the 11th minute … I hung my head in emotional meditation and commemoration, recognizing and paying homage to those that have lost their lives, making the ultimate sacrifice for their country and people. I feel embarrassed at my own shortcomings, noting their acts of…

“People become good by doing good; it is rare that a person is good by nature alone. Goodness does not exist so one can make use of it. Goodness does not flow from a place of weakness but one of power.” ~ Robert Dziekanski (the Polish gentleman who died at the hands of Canadian RCMP…

I don’t get it?? In, out, in, out, in out, in out …. what do you want?? Of course, I am speaking of Tsumi … the ever-changing Siamese cat who can’t make up her mind on whether she wants to be inside or outside. Again, this morning within a 2 hour span, I had let…