Unexpected delight – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
There are moments in life when the unexpected happens and we are taken by surprise. Such moments as a fender bender, spilled coffee, or...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “SHE’S JUST SHY”
Labelling of children starts early. Over the years, I have frequently heard a parent hastily explain a little one’s awkward reticence to speak when...
Open-minded dialogue and spirit of good will can lead to the right decision for...
To the Editor:
We're entering the second week of the stay at home order, and our Christmas celebrations, such as they were, seem far behind...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – When compassion replaces judgement
This past week has left me with a very heavy feeling, a sadness which could be linked to a Seasonal-Affective Disorder. “SAD” is a...
Labour opposed to Order of Ontario appointment for Mike Harris
To the Editor:
If they ever existed, the ethical and moral standards associated with the Order of Ontario are now forever tarnished with the possible...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “THE EMPTY CHAIR”
Christmas dinner was being served as it always was---at a round, oak pedestal table in the spacious farm kitchen. Grandma and Gramps were beginning...
Young People Study the Proposed DGR
To the Editor:
First off, I'd like to publicly acknowledge Principal Greg McLean of Sacred Heart elementary school in Teeswater. A few weeks back, Mr....
When hope outweighs fear – make decisions based on hope and possibility
To the Editor:
A wise man, Nelson Mandela, once said
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.”
That simple statement has been resonating with me...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “JOY TO THE WORLD?”
When I was a boy, “Advent” meant small pieces of chocolate hidden in an elaborate, brightly-coloured cardboard calendar shaped like a house. For the...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “HERE’S HOPING”
In the Christian calendar, churches around the world are today celebrating the initial Sunday of Advent. It is most fitting that the traditional theme...
