Hey all!

I know it’s been forever… I’ve had a lot on my mind. Saying goodbye to two sister friends whom I thought would outlive me, the continued death and destruction in certain parts of the world and other issues related to aging in an unforgiving society have really been weighing on me.

I’m so happy for Zohran Mamdani! and happy for New Yorkers and for anyone who isn’t afraid to speak truth to power! There seems to be a great deal of political momentum that is carrying over to other parts of the world.

Meanwhile in Canada, we can’t seem to get our heads out of our proverbial “you know whats” long enough to pass a budget! It’s not that difficult people! What is difficult is that in 2025, we’re still having conversations about our First Nations Peoples living on boil water advisories! Not to mention being relegated to areas of Canada on which no fertile soil exists. This is no coincidence.

What hurts is losing people we think we have time to say goodbye to. We don’t. We are not in charge. We never have been. Having to attend two funerals in one week really made me reexamine things. People, life is too damned short and too unpredictable to say “maybe later” or “maybe tomorrow.” Tell your loved ones they are loved. Hug them close and say “thank you for being an amazing part of my life.”

Because that’s what I would do. Maybe this blog is more for my therapy than informing you about what’s happening in the world. And maybe that’s the new norm. I can’t put into words the heartbreak I feel over Palestine and Sudan, but I can put this into words: We have one shot to do right and get things right. There is no planet B (yet) and there is no Life 2.0. (The chance to die and come back and fix things like in the movies.)

Plant that tree. Donate the bonus you got. Walk outside. Eat on the nice plates and wear that beautiful perfume or cologne. Tomorrow is an indulgent gift.

If it’s given, praise be. If not, it’s been a slice!