Farewells are no fun: Driving to the airport

This time I was just so glad that Mom came for the drive. Not sure why I did not think of this before and at the end of it all it worked very well.

I was just so relieved to see that Mom was not as upset this time when I was leaving. We chatted, laughed, and I promised to be back very soon.

I took her hand in mine just before exiting the car and this was a really warm and comforting feeling for me. See you again soon my precious girl!

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My 2 favourite gentlemen! Visiting Robs and Dad

 I had not visited their graves in a few years and I took the time to do so on my way to the airport. Mom and Moya were in the car with me.

Ramlall drove carefully to both graves. Both Robs and Dad were buried in vaults. I first walked to Robs’s vault and stood for a few minutes holding on to the gates of the vault.  I stood reflecting on him, my big brother, and was not surprised to feel a sense of tremendous loss as I did so. But then I thanked him for all he did for me and then moved on to visit Dad.

I placed my head against dad’s headstone, traced the letters on his headstone with my trembling fingers, and then I gently kissed the headstone before leaving.

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That's my marvelous Mom! Happy precious moments on the patio

 

These are moments that will never die. So very precious when Mom and I can talk together, reflect on the good times, and then I get to help her with her plants.

She looks for our beautiful butterfly Josafine and when she sees her flying gracefully across the patio she tells me and we both rejoice and thank God for our beautiful Jasafine.

Ah yes!  Mom’s patio with its lush garden, fountain, and Josafine  enriching our moments.

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She is the boss: Moving the plants around for Mom

Oh boy, are they heavy and cumbersome, but Mom is determined that they be placed exactly as she wants them to be. She tells me what to do and I follow her instructions as best as I can.

Sometimes I lift the pots but most times I push them and every now and then I give them a hard shove.

The sun shines down on me as I work, and at the end of it all? Mom’s plants are in their correct places just as she wants them to be.

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My beautiful butterfly: Josafine

Not sure how I came up with this name for our little beauty but this is what she is. I cannot see her as she flies around but I can picture her in my mind.

She is all white.  She flies around Mom’s patio without any fear.  She flies around us as we sit on the patio in the  morning.

Of course she is silent but it is enough to know that she is near. Mom and I are always only too pleased to welcome her and Mom describes her every movement as she traverses the patio.

That’s my beautiful Josafine!

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An unusual young man: Carl, the saving grace

 I am not sure how to describe this unique and special young man.  He has been nothing but a saving grace to Mom and to me whenever I visit Mom.

Carl is positive. He is helpful and very committed. He thinks on his feet and nothing is ever too much for him.

Carl goes beyond the call of duty when it comes to being there for Mom.

Bless you, Carl.

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A temperamental TV: The challenges with Mom's TV

 

It does not matter that I have mastered the process of using the remote to  Mom’s TV.  No!  It seems as if her TV has a mind of its own. Especially on mornings when we wake up.

Sometimes it comes on and sometimes it does not. However, there is one thing that we discovered. The batteries to her remote needed to be changed. Sean Warwood discovered that. This has helped somewhat but her TV is still very temperamental!  

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Having fun! Mom and I continuing to work together

These are priceless memories that I shall treasure forever. Ever since Mom fell in 2023, we have managed to carefully build a team of two.

Every time I visit her, we resume our working relationship. We do so many things together; Mom walking along with the aid of her walker and me walking behind her. Sometimes I would either walk in front of her or beside her.

We water the plants together. We do laundry together. We do so much in the kitchen together. We eat together, and this is our teamwork.

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Teamwork at its best: Mom and I doing the laundry

We now have this down to a routine. Together we go to the laundry room. I put our dresses in the washer. Then I keep tabs on how many until we reach either five or six.

I turn on the tap and Mom puts in the laundry soap. I close the lid and then washing begins.

At the end of it all? I take the laundry out of the washer. Then Mom and I shake out the clothes and I put them on hangers and then hang them to dry.

The final stage comes when I gather up the clothes and bring them to Mom for her to sort into distinct piles and then neatly fold. Together we put them away in our respective cupboards.

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So very enjoyable: Mom resuming her cooking activities

 Believe it or not my precious Mom is cooking once more. She is going slowly but surely. She remembers everything that she needs to put into her dishes.

She is very meticulous in her task. She first lays out everything then proceeds like the pro that she is to create and make her dish.

Easy as she goes and at the end of it all? She has done it!

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Family gathering: Christmas lunch 2024

 It was fun, and it was relaxing! Family coming together to break bread together. Delicious food, good conversation, and great entertainment!

Got to keep on enjoying every Christmas lunch because we never know if it would be the last!

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Refreshing: Maura and I working together

 Life is really a very funny thing, eh? I met Maura when she was dating my brother Jeffrey and so many years later she is back in my life.

Her husband is my lawyer and we have developed a very comfortable and enjoyable friendship.

Maura is not afraid to say what’s on her mind. She is very intuitive and so very helpful. She is always there and someone that I can count on!

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Dealing with change: The New RBC manager

 

She is quite different from my other manager, Nadya. She is not as friendly but nevertheless she appears to be quite welcoming.

It always takes time to get used to a new manager but I am ready.

Maura seemed to like her when we met. So this is a good sign.

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Getting ready to flap my wings: Packing for trip November

There is always an air of excitement when I get ready to flap my wings to visit Mom. Especially so at Christmas time.

I truly enjoy packing my suitcases piece by piece. I think of all of the goodies that I’d like to take for her and to just imagine her delight at receiving them all.

This time I am packing an apple crumble, the poinsettia plate, a stuffed turkey breast, and so much more. Maybe I’ll put some surprises in as well. Happy times are here again!

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A labour of love: Poinsettia plates ready

Oh yes, and they are ready for their trip to Mom! I can’t wait for her to see this new one!

I truly enjoyed making this particular one! I took my time with each petal and with Shaun’s help each was carefully placed on the plate.

This poinsettia plate is so very pretty!  It stands out and I am just dying to give it to my precious Mom!

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Just hoping: Getting ready for the craft show

 

I have to thank Ran and Blair for helping me with this.

They certainly encouraged me to enter the craft show and along with their young son, Adrien, they were great to arrange my pottery pieces on the display table. They labeled the pieces for me and stayed with me throughout the show.

Yes, we made a few sales and for a first time it was a good start.

Thank you, Ran and Blair.

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Thank goodness for him: Imad to the rescue

 

Imad has never disappointed my requests and this time he came to the rescue to try and resurrect my very sick desktop computer.

Yes, he managed to get my desktop back up and running but at the end of the day I knew that I had to get a new computer.

This particular computer lasted me for six years. We certainly walked the walk together and she served me very well. I am not ashamed to say that I shed a tear after finally deciding to put her to bed.

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What a disappointment: Cancelling my chess tournament

I am going to blame the demise of my computer for this cancellation.

Yes, I had already set everything up: 3 games to play against Maria, Tony, and John. I had already begun my games when my desktop computer decided to bite the dust.

On the one hand I was relieved, but on the other hand I was sorry because I was really looking forward to being in the tournament. Oh, well!  Another time then!

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Unexpected surprise: When my desktop computer stopped working

 

It was a typical early morning for me and I had just begun the day’s work. I was typing away and then! I heard a few popping sounds and then the computer practically died on me.

What to do?

I tried everything that I could think of and after an agonizing half hour I gave up and sent Shane an SOS note. OMG, my beloved computer seems to have died on me.

What do ? First Pray!  Then to come up with a plan! Time to think of a new computer!

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Overdue: Getting started on my labelling

 

I finally took a huge step to starting this project. No excuses probably; just simply laziness on my part.

The first part of this project was completed when Stephie helped me to label the bottles in my mini bar. It took us the better part of an hour to get it done.

Next up?  Got to label the containers in my sandbox project. Must try to be less lazy 😊!

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No interest here! The minor eye surgery

 Well, all that I can say is that it never took place, and why?

Because thanks to a very nice older surgeon, who did not seem interested to do the surgery, it never took place. This after Susan and I had to travel all the way downtown for this appointment.

It took us over an hour to get there by cab. Then we had to wait for two more hours and watched helplessly as the office was almost ready to close before I was seen by the surgeon.

We were the last patients in the clinic and the staff had already begun to depart.  Not a very productive day.

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Unexpected! When Susan told me about the spills and stains

Susan to the rescue once more and this time it had to do with when she helped me to clean up my spills and stains.

I never knew that they were there.  There were really no telltale signs. I don’t even remember what made me ask her to check.
Maybe it was some sticky stuff on the floor  outside my fridge. But there was a lot more than that.

Patiently and quickly, Susan used paper towels to clean them up for me. Thank God that she was there to help.

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Some things never change! The unbelievable UPS story

 In my humble opinion, this is a company that continues to struggle with customer service.
Their phone agents continue to talk over each other.
They continue to give differing messages over the phone.
They do not seem to have any idea as to how to ensure that packages arrive in a timely manner.

They claim that their drivers have attempted to deliver packages but in actuality this is so inaccurate.
In short, when their drivers do show up they are quite pleasant but this does not compensate for an office where agents don’t seem to even understand how their system works and they continue to contradict each other.
 
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Great excitement! Susan helping with my new doll shelf

 

Thank God for Susan who stepped in to help me set up my doll shelves in my bedroom.

I have promised myself that these would be the final dolls that I will add to my overall collection. They are all the dolls that I bought on my trips to Europe in 2022, 2023 and 2024. They are all very precious and hold special memories for me.

First, Susan chose the spot where the shelves should go. I then consulted Mom, who was so very quick to agree and it amazes me that she remembered every detail of the layout of my bedroom.

Then Susan and I went shopping to purchase the shelves. This after she had shown me some of her own shelves. Then Nick put them up. Then, finally, Susan came over and set up the display for me.

I was so very thankful to her, Nick, and Mom. When one does not have the sight to decide on certain things, it always helps to have reliable and enthusiastic folks around.

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More changes are here: Condo complex changing

It cannot be helped when it comes to changes at our condo complex.

Converting from one provider to another is just one thing. It all means that I have to learn to navigate new remotes and how to find my favourite channels.

Then, new elevators that are faster and more quiet, but there are new features that make it easy when it comes to accessibility.

Thank goodness that we still have Nick and Jen; Super and Office Manager.

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Unexpected! Microwave misbehaving

Is it my microwave or is it me? If my microwave does what I expect, then it behaves. But if it does not do as I expect, then what?

Is it misbehaving or is it me?

I am quite pleased with my new microwave. Actually, it is not that new anymore. It is an important part of my kitchen and I depend on it almost daily.

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So much fun! Returning to pottery

 

I openly admit that pottery is probably one of the brightest spots in my life. I enjoy simply imagining and creating.

I love working with Shaun and interacting with my fellow potters.

I enjoy every aspect of pottery. From imagining, scoping, hand building, glazing and then cherishing the final product.

Shaun is a very gifted teacher and I am very fortunate to have him as my instructor.  

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This needs to be fixed! No documentation for fire tips

Regrettably, this continues to be a sore point for me.
That is, when there are no documents in alternate formats available to blind and vision-impaired persons.

It does not matter how much I work to build awareness. In many cases it is working but there is the odd gap.

It is even more concerning when an important document, such as fire tips, was not available to me at my condo complex.

When I first asked the office manager to help me gain access to the fire tips in an alternate format he told me to go to the website and get them myself.

When I gently reminded him that it was the condo management’s responsibility to provide all documents in alternate format and that under the Condo Act it was my right to have them available, he changed his attitude and now things are back on the right track.

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Finally!A blind Barbie

Finally, a blind Barbie has made her way onto the market and this is way overdue.

I bought her in September 2024 and she stands proudly amongst my other dolls on a shelf in my bedroom.

She comes with a cane and glasses. She is smartly dressed and I am very proud to make her a part of my doll family collection.

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Faster and smoother: The new elevator

Oh yes, the new elevator is very fast and silent. I have to strain my ears to hear it coming.

Then, when I enter I have to make sure to know which button to press. There are Braille markings on the buttons and Stephie has shown me where my most used buttons are. So now I am more able to navigate safely and accurately.

The new elevator is different to the old elevator in that it announces when you reach your destination and when it reaches the ground floor. The elevator beeps as it passes each floor.

Good elevator!

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Something new: Becoming familiar with a new buffet

As for me, when it comes to buffets it all depends on who is assisting me. I always have an idea which friend to ask when attending a buffet.

When it is a new buffet it is important for me to make sure that the right person with me.

Each friend or family member does things differently for me and I just need to ensure that I am able to adjust.
It is always a new learning experience when attending a buffet.

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Never a dull day: New experiences

 I can only describe it like this. Each time I visit Mom and stay with her for a while, the experiences are each new, unique, and filled with so much learning.

Mom and I have never really discussed her inner feelings since she fell in June, 2023, and I recognize that this must be so very trying and tormenting for her.  However, she has borne it all with dignity, patience, and a positive outlook.

She is always so very pleasant when she wakes up in the mornings, looking forward to the day ahead.
She accepts her limitations each night before she goes to bed.
She prays all of the time and this is what keeps her going.

Yes, that’s my Mom!

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New adventures: Assisting Mom with a new task

It is always such a privilege and pleasure whenever I get to assist my precious Mom with a new task.
It could be anything from doing the laundry to helping her in her garden.
It could be helping her to retrieve her dresses or help to pack things in her cupboards.
It could be anything from helping to fetch things from her fridge or freezer.
It could be anything from helping her when she decides to do some cooking.

So much to help Mom with and never a dull moment. We work together and we laugh together!
She uses her walker so very well.

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Irritants: Those feisty lizards

 

These stubborn little critters are not just stubborn!  They are very bold, persistent, and have no problem pestering anyone and everyone around them.

They come out mainly at night and make irritating noises. In order to stop them I either shout at them , raise my hands, or clap loudly. They stop immediately but here is the problem! They resume their noisy irritation after a few minutes.

What to do? I am still thinking.
 
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A fulfilling experience: The stand-in care giver

That’s another name that I have given to myself. Whenever any of Mom’s care givers are unavailable, Donna the care giver is ready.

I help Mom with whatever she needs to retrieve. I help her with the laundry and I am her assistant whenever she desires to cook.

I enjoy it all but I know that it is just for a short time. I love fetching her newspapers, putting away her tray table, fetching her pills, and oh yes!  Sharing snacks with her!

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Careful as she goes: Emptying the water bucket

All that I can say is, easy as she goes. The water bucket at Mom’s home is being used to collect water whenever Mom’s ceiling leaks after a rain shower. So, here is how I conduct my business.

I place my slippers directly in front of the bucket to accurately mark the spot where the bucket is. Then I carefully lift the bucket and walk slowly with it for emptying.

Next I return the bucket to its place making sure to place it in front of my slippers.

I am happy to report that this strategy works like a charm.

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A funny moment: When the empty water bottle scared me

 

Looking back now I can only smile to myself. It was a lighter moment for me.

When I went to sit in my usual spot close to Mom’s chair, I heard something creak and felt something move! I scrambled out of my chair and stood still.

I started to ask Mom what was going on but soon realized that it was only an empty water bottle. What a laugh!
 
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Challenging times: Wi-fi woes

These woes continue at Mom’s home. Whenever the Internet acts up then so does Mom’s TV.

We are both very patient and have become used to these bumps in the road.

I don’t think that there is very much that can be done whenever glitches occur.  Just best to go with the flow.

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Limitless fun! Around the kitchen with Mom

My moments of roaming around the kitchen with Mom are absolutely priceless

I wait patiently for her to tell me that she wants to do something. Then she rises out of her chair and holding tightly to her walker, she moves quickly to her kitchen and there begins our adventures.

I follow very closely behind her and listen attentively as she gives me instructions. I go to the cupboards to fetch whatever she wants. I go into the fridge and the freezer to retrieve whatever she wishes. Then together we get things done.

Mom knows exactly what she wants to do and I am just the second in command. Her instructions are very clear and direct. I chop, wash dishes, hand her things, and stand close to her. I cut vegetables, retrieve utensils out of her drawers, and wipe down her island and her sink.

She toodles around with her walker and boy, oh boy is she ever very precise. Mom knows where everything is and is very determined to ensure that things are placed as she wants them to be. What a Mom!

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Mom and I at work! Doing laundry with Mom

 

We now have this down to a routine.

Mom and I walk to her laundry room and there, before our adventure begins, I place our dresses in the washer’s tub.  I turn on the tap.

Then Mom turns on the washer. Next she pours the soap into the tub. All is ready for action.

We then go out onto her patio to sit and chat. After the laundry is finished we return to the laundry room and then together we remove the dresses from the washer.

We meticulously hang out the clothes and finally our adventure is complete. I am just happy to be a part of this very precious moment.

All is done after the dresses dry and then I remove them from their hangers and bring to Mom for her to fold neatly.
 
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Comfy and cosy! My favourite little corner

Whenever I visit Mom I do, indeed, have a favourite little corner.

Each morning I sit in a rocking chair in her master bedroom and there I spend about half an hour, reading the prayers of the day, checking on my emails, then to the BBC news, CBC news, then to Facebook, and finally to check on my Canadiens hockey team.

I usually start my day at around 4 a.m. when the house is very quiet. I can hear the birds waking up and some of the workers preparing for the day.

I can smell some early cooking emanating from close by eateries and restaurants.

Oh, yes!  Just sitting in my favourite little corner to start my day!

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A new experience: Ordering lunch at the mall

It is now the new way of ordering lunch at the mall.  It’s busy but orderly. The servers are quite friendly and we just need to ensure that we choose what we want to.

Things have really changed. Now with Mom and Moya going together and Gayle and I walking together. It used to be Mom and me but now that she needs a wheelchair to travel around, it is different.

It is still fun!  Everyone choosing and then we all sit down together at a nice big table to eat and chat.
 
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Davia and I at practice: What about my piano?

 

At the end of the day I feel that I could have done more to play my piano keyboard while visiting Mom. Thank Goodness for Davia’s gentle persona and patience.

I played some days with Davia listening and coaching and I played Christmas carols. I played about 17 all together.

Davia and I had lots of fun doing this and I plan to play again when I return.

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I always know where she is headed: Mom’s walker

 

It is so very easy for me to track Mom whenever she gets out of her chair to do something. The walker makes enough noise so that I can hear her as she moves.

Easy as she goes. Her steps are gentle and measured. She even has a sort of rhythm to her steps. The walker is sturdy and steady as she goes.

I really appreciate the noise that it makes.

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Just making sure: Arranging my meal on the dining counter

 

This continues to be a very interesting experience each time I visit Mom. Her care givers serve me my meals on the dining counter. Each care giver does it differently.

Three of them tell me each time my meal is served but they each lay out the meal differently.
The fourth one never tells me when she serves it.

The main thing for me to do, before I start eating, is to make sure where everything is. That way I don’t have any unnecessary accidents.

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There's a technique to this: Centering the fan

 

As I learned that night, it was a very interesting task to ensure that the fan was correctly centered so that Mom could enjoy the fan’s breeze. Just like how Mom’s care giver did it for me so that I could stay cool while working at Mom’s home.

I tried to do the centering on my work table but just did not get it quite right.
I started by going back and forth from table to chair but at the end it was Mom’s care giver who got it just right for me.

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Good old memories: In the mall again

 

Boy oh boy, I just cannot remember the last day I took a nice leisurely walk through this particular mall. What a treat and in very good company!

Mom in her wheelchair with Moya in attendance and Gayle and I walking together. It was a lovely day for doing this.

We shopped and then had lunch in the food court.

It felt so very good to simply have a relaxing few moments.

I just cannot remember the last time that I could do this. Everyone was in good spirits.

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Refreshing! Going shopping for new glasses

I just cannot remember the last time that I went shopping for glasses. Maybe it was just before Covid when Mom bought me 2 pairs of glasses for my birthday.

We bought them at the Sears store at the Fairview Mall in North York. This time it was at a different mall. Mom, Gayle, and Mom’s care giver Moya were all spectators as the wonderful ladies at the optical outlet patiently helped us to choose 2 wonderful pairs of glasses.

It did not take very long and at the end of it all?  These 3 ladies and the attendants managed to change my appearance. At the end of the day I was very pleased.

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My precious priceless Mom! Seeing Mom again

After six months I was back to visit my precious Mom! I raced up the steps to her home and Moya met me at the door.

Then I was walking quickly towards Mom's chair and she was crying with joy and so was I.

I would spend the next six weeks with her; chatting, laughing, watching TV together and so much more.

Mom never complained about her new status, instead choosing to tell me what she wanted to do, what she hoped to do, and so much more.

Her comments on things read in the newspapers were priceless.  Her words of wisdom were ever so welcomed and at the end of the day? She remained my precious and priceless Mom!

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He walked the walk with me! Saying so long to John Rafferty

 It was with a very heavy heart and a lump in my throat that day when I said my final goodbye to John Rafferty.

I have known John since 2009 when he first became the CEO of the CNIB. I first met him on a very cool spring day in 2009 when he invited me to visit him at his office to discuss an editorial that I had written about his becoming the first sighted CEO of the CNIB.

This was the beginning of a very fruitful friendship for me and if history judges him otherwise I will judge him as a dynamic, warm, welcoming leader who never turned me down on any idea. He always had time to take my phone calls and to visit with me.  He listened, and made me feel that my words mattered.

John was positive, pragmatic, and never ceased to share his worldly advice with me.

Now John is gone; walking out into a new, different world and I wish him the very best in his new endeavors.  Thank you, John.

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Pleased as punch! My pottery pieces

 

Oh, what a complete joy for me!  Just the ability to create any and everything through my pottery! I work with my pottery instructor, Shaun Kelly, who is simply marvelous. Together we discuss, imagine, and then Shaun puts the final touches to my imaginations.

We have lots of fun at the studio. We chat, imagine, and then my hands go to work.

Shaun makes me a nice mug of flavoured tea and shares cookies with me.

This is truly a great outlet for me to put my mind to work outside of work!

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