Suddenly, Edmonton feels very small, as many of us are united in grief over the loss of Dr. Darren Markland. He was an advocate for healthcare & health. A humanitarian loved our city. He shared his views from the river & the river valley & from the heart. He united many of us in admiration of him.

My grandcat got a hair cut. Looking fierce aka ridiculous for Christmas

Today is the 35th anniversary of the murder of 14 female students at Polytechnique Montreal.

Every December 6th in Canada we remember them and reflect on violence against women.

www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...

35 years ago today they died because they were women.

Montreal to shine with 15th beam in tribute to all murdered women on Polytechnique anniversary #EcolePolytechnique #Montreal #Quebec #qcpoli

Commemoration comes day after Ottawa announced new gun control measures

Link: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. On this day, we honour those killed and injured during the École Polytechnique tragedy, and all women who experience violence. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/p...

What is the Canadian identity?
The Canadian identity, as I understand and celebrate it, is that anyone can be Canadian, while maintaining their individual/community identity, as long as we all respect each other and nurture a feeling of belonging.
I think that's about it. There's probably more.

I've found & booked a snow removal service for our home. I'm calling it my Christmas gift to my husband & his to me. We'll still do backyard deck & boardwalk & the paths for the dogs to do their business, but a huge relief to not have to worry about the city sidewalk, front path or the driveway.

I was pretty fast with the block on the other app, preemptively blocking here for the best experience

I'd love to experience again the fun of my early days on the other app.