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active , researching, writing, volunteering, Fully retired as of Dec 1, 2018. Brant Men's Probus, Brantford Kiwanis, CARP 17, photo: avatar1 by Emma

Ontario, Canada
Joined September 2008
Also appropriate for the start of the climate conference in Scotland.
Appropriate for Earth Day.
It's time to support Ontario going off of fossil fuels for electricity production. Coal has been phased out, and now it's time to phase out natural gas plants.
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“Truth before Reconciliation,” an online lecture by Tanya Talaga, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. Talaga is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in the country, join us! using this link: wilfrid-laurier.zoom.us/webi… You need Zoom to register.
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Our Friends and Neighbours Group (supporting Save the Evidence at Woodland CC) is working to revive (starting Oct 6th) our Lecture Series program to raise awareness and promote better understanding of the impact of the Residential School system that ran for many decades.
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Waiting for rain, but not too much.
Working on a media release regarding our October 6th event featuring writer Tanya Talaga. She will speak virtually. Friends and Neighbours group supports the Woodland Cultural Centre’s Save The Evidence Campaign.
Waiting outside the Sital barbershop. There were six waiting; now there are three. Not too bad. Not hot, and a nice breeze.
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Got a good haircut that day. All was done with proper caution.
Montreal - Vegas game is in overtime. A fast game. Go Montreal.
Federal Government of Canada: 215 and counting... - Sign the Petition! chng.it/WzpQypx9 via @CdnChange
Justin Trudeau: Residential school grounds and surrounding areas searched for children. chng.it/kX8qQ96b via @CdnChange Help by re-tweeting. Worthy cause for Canada.
Today is Victoria Day. Queen Victoria was born on May 24, 1819. She reigned for 63 years, 7 months and 2 days. After she died in 1901, Canada declared May 24th as a National Holiday. She was our Queen when Confederation began in 1867. She chose Ottawa as Canada's Capital City.
Enjoying the quiet life. Just a lot of zooming going on. Had 3 Zoom meetings yesterday.
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Now reading a new book, published in 2021, about WW II. It's called "Stalin's War" by Sean McMeekin. A big read, with new material revealed.
Watched another great show on the life and works of Ernest Hemingway. Fascinating and it resonates today.
Retiring soon after an emotional day. Stay safe.
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What a beautiful day! Now the sun is setting in the west.
This is the day when Psalm 23 calms us and gives hope for the future. Amen.
Zoom is becoming a big part of the way we meet, visit and organize our affairs. Getting better, but still too little.