September 1st, 1997, was a sunny holiday Monday and I did not know you had been found. We had visitors from out of town, more company during the day, and missed the evening news. The first I heard of an “unidentified body” was when my radio woke me for work the next morning. I jumped … Continue reading “Sept 1 – Body Found, Cause Continues”
It was a lovely summer evening as we gathered for the 22nd time to remember the many missing and murdered women of Edmonton who lost their lives because of exploitation and violence. Last year was a virtual event because of Covid so I was happy to greet friends of old who have shared grief and … Continue reading “Aug 17 – CEASE Annual Memorial”
It was a flash of time, a few blinks of the eye, and four months passed since my last post. Let me make a few remarks for posterity. March – April – May – June: I was immersed in my fanciful online course, “How to Write a Book in Four Months.” Four months is a … Continue reading “August 2021 ~ Four Months in Review”
April 28 is a day not only to remember and honor those lost or injured in workplace “accidents” but also a day to renew out commitment to improving health and safety. The so-called “sex industry” is an extremely dangerous activity for women. Although it is a stretch to call their exploitation “work,” we must be … Continue reading “April 28 ~ National Day of Mourning”
February 22 is heralded as Human Trafficking Day of Awareness for the first time nationally in Canada! This recognition is due to the work of an all-party committee co-chaired by Arnold Viersen, MP for Peace River – Westlock, Alberta. Arnold Viersen, age 35 and relatively new on the political scene, has been a champion for … Continue reading “Feb 22 ~ Human Trafficking Day of Awareness”
February is Family month and I have been waiting to share these words found on a gift plaque a few years ago. It is heart-warming and encouraging to meet families who embody and share these values. Thank you to all who do. (Author unknown) Family Family means loving unconditionally and without boundaries. It means being … Continue reading “February is Family Month”
A post from 2016 popped up in my memories Jan 4. I remember taking this intention to heart and didn’t realize it was so long ago already. The words that came to me five years ago are credited to Laurel Bleadon-Maffei and were originally posted December 5, 2012, on IlluminatingSouls.com: “One day she decided … Continue reading “Vision for 2021!”
My dear little Cara, On the evening before the day of your birth, my thoughts turn back to that magical time of pregnancy. 1974: We attended classes together all fall, you often waking for morning exercise during City Planning, an option of my Social Work program. As you performed your gymnastic routines, I wondered … Continue reading “Happy Birthday in Heaven”
The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards honour extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer achievement contribute to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. The Awards are presented annually on or around International Volunteer Day, December 5th, with two recipients in each category of youth, adult, and senior. In 2020 three Awards were added for … Continue reading “Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards”
The following poem is based on a true story. Identity of the family is protected although, sadly, it could be true for many. Thank you for the gift she said, Years of pretending now are dead, Tension, eruption, honeymoon game, Flowers, silence, to hide the shame. Decisively over with one last blow, Facial bruises … Continue reading “November ~ Domestic Violence Awareness”
