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Goodbye Jack, I Wish I knew Ye
Jack Layton, leader of the National Democratic Party in Canada died Monday, August 22, 2011 at 61 years of age from Cancer. I watched his funeral on television - he was rightfully given a State funeral. I watched, laughed, hummed to the music, and cried. And I learned more about the person who was Jack Layton ( Read more... ) -
Been Gone Too Long
Well, it has been far too long an absence....but, I am back to blogging once again, so here is my latest attempt of self-expression ( Read more... ) -
Another Day
Another day at work - sometimes it is EXTREMELY boring as one must wait for a call to be placed (all computer generated) then you read your intro and hopefully, you get someone who would "like to take a survey ( Read more... ) -
Lughnassadh
This is from my BOS dated around July 2003 ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
Well, the real estate clerk job turned out to not be that - but a cashier, parttime, evenings at a car wash.....but - I finally figured out someone was trying to tell me something (like be patient, the right job will come along?) - And it did - for one of Canada's largest survey companies.....which is one I was going to pass up for the real estate ( Read more... ) -
Writer's Block: By Any Other Name
If you could rename yourself in real life, what would you choose, and why?
I would name myself exactly as I am! These are the names my parents gave to me, who loved, nourished and raised me and who I respect and honour....now, I do have other names, but these are majickal and no one else's business! -
This and That
OK - remember the job in the call centre? Well, I got one, and went to work for a week training.....then - BROCHTIS struck! I have never had this ailment and believe me, I do not want it again! It took me 3 weeks (which meant the call centre dropped me) to get over this and I still cannot hear out of one ear, it sounds like I am underwater when ( Read more... ) -
All Alone
Well, after being in Canada for almost a year (March), Jennifer (my daughter for those who don't read this blog) has started work! It has taken that long for the Canadian govt along with the provincial govt to issue her a work visa....me, I am still waiting. So, today, after all this time spent with Jenn (24/7 for 12 months) I am totally alone in ( Read more... )