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I have oftentimes imagined that the Centre Block on Parliament Hill is representative of the heart of the Canadian Nation. Like the human heart, from which comes our ability to be kind, brave, wise, generous, sharing and all of those … Continue reading →

Kwey to all of you who took time away from your COVID concerns to write congratulatory notes to me (regarding Poet Laureate) via FB, website and emails. All your good words were graciously received. May Creator bless all of you … Continue reading →

Big news! I have been selected (by unanimous decision) to be the City of Ottawa’s next Poet Laureate. What a proud moment this is in my life! The outgoing Poet Laureate (Deanna Young) said in our recent talk, that I … Continue reading →

It was at the time of the Flower Moon, the last moon of spring season, as feasted by the Algonquin Anishinabe that the Duke of Edinburgh took his first breath as a human being. Spring, a fitting season for a … Continue reading →

Good morning my Daughters and Grandchildren, Today, April 9, 2021, I celebrate 33 years of sobriety. It seems to me that the many suns, the many moons which have passed since then, have brought forth joyful experiences we would not … Continue reading →

An Ottawa Citizen newspaper obit let me know on Saturday, March 27 that Matthew Morgan-Brown passed away of unknown causes on March 16, 2021. Matt was only 43 years of age. Far too young to die! Matt’s hope for our … Continue reading →

I address the following to the People of the Algonquin Anishinabeg: Are you, as a status member of the Algonquin Nation, aware that the Algonquin Land Claim is being partially settled (Ontario) without your input being requested nor wanted? An … Continue reading →

According to scientists who study animal evolution, dogs are descendants of wolves. Personally, I have my doubts about that. But for the sake of avoiding argument, let’s say that I agree that the old hound I saw today, tied by the … Continue reading →

Bob Nesbittborn April 26, 1939 passed away February 27, 2021 Bob Nesbitt had an honourable heart. And he kept it well through the doing of good deeds and service to his community. He was a man who understood fully, what it … Continue reading →

I have a vague recollection of a biblical story from my tender years. It went something like this. A young man had come into an inheritance, a substantial amount of gold. He took it and left the family home, heading … Continue reading →