Our neighborhood is a microcosm of Canada. A predominantly Portuguese and Italian locality just over a decade ago, it is now home to newcomers from India, the Philippines, China, Romania, South Africa, Pakistan, Jamaica, Iraq, Sri Lanka, Sudan and several other countries. Each time my wife and I set out for a stroll, it gives …
Mulligatawny
Dusk is a very special time for me and the Urdu word “Udaasi” comes to mind as it best describes the mood I associate with dusk. A literal meaning of Udaasi is melancholy or sadness; however, in the Sikh’s Guru Granth Sahib it also denotes a contemplative state of mind. As another crisp Fall day comes …
Hope springs eternal
It has been (yet) another difficult week of trying to avoid “breaking news” from around the world. Investigative reporting appears to be a thing of the past. Instead, we have “fake” or manufactured news that is amplified and regurgitated through social media channels. Political correctness, or lack of it provides additional fodder to “journalists” who …
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Most of us love music. Some are more fortunate than others and can play an instrument or sing; I am good at neither. However, listening to music is my “mindless meditation”. From the time I start my day, whether out walking, cycling, driving or just sitting outside on the deck or in the front yard, …
