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What Is Roller Derby?

Other than Sasha’s new favourite sport???

 

Posted 03 November 2025 § Sasha § Sports § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

Music Monday – “You don’t know what it means to win/Come down and see me again/Been down one time/Been down two times/I’m never going back again

“Never Going Back Again” – Fleetwood Mac

Posted 03 November 2025 § MusicMonday § PopCulture ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

Secular Sunday – Abortion Is The Only Word That Can Make Followers of Jesus Vote Against Everything Jesus Taught Because of a Word He Never Said

Posted 02 November 2025 § SecularSunday ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: ,

Saturday Snap – Halloween Zombies? Or ???

My son and his girlfriend dressed up as zombies to hand out candy.  But the funniest was one kid goes “Are you dressed up as Vomit People?”

Posted 01 November 2025 § Family § Humour § Pace § Photo ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

Friday Fun Link – “Get Behind Anything” (2025 Blue Jays Hype Video)

Posted 31 October 2025 § Canada § MemoryLane § News § PopCulture § Sports § United States § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

Throwback Thursday – Halloween Surprise (Oct 2012)

Still one of my best “Creating Memories” dad moments.

When he was little, Pace was massively into Batman.  So I went out to Spirit of Halloween the night before Halloween and bought a Robin costume which I wore to work then messaged Shea to send Pace out to the street in costume when I got off the bus to surprise him.  This was his reaction when he saw me!

(And not sure if I should put an NSFW tag as they only had a costume one size smaller than I needed so when I squeezed into it, my Robin was definitely knobbin’ – if you know what I mean!) 😮

Posted 30 October 2025 § Family § Humour § MemoryLane § Pace § PopCulture § ThrowbackThursday ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: ,

Wisdom Wednesday – 10 Toxic Work Behaviours We Should Stop Normalizing

One of the many advantages of working in a library over a corporate environment is that you’re generally less likely to see these behaviours.  But we still have our fair share – I mean, in terms of “micromanaging” is a profession that attracts people who want to organize all the world’s information from 000 to 999 the type of person who’s not going to get involved in the minutia of other people’s work? 😉

Posted 29 October 2025 § Infographic § Jobs § Wisdom Wednesday § Work ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

Tips For Interacting With People With Dementia

Here are tips about people with dementia that I just discovered…some of them I knew but some are new to me and will help me with my mom and maybe help some of you too.

  1. Every time you enter the room announce yourself. “Hi Mom- it’s Margaret.”
  2. NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.
  3. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.
  4. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.
  5. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.
  6. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.
  7. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.
  8. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.
  9. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.
  10. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.
  11. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.
  12. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.
  13. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.
  14. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.
  15. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.
  16. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.
  17. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.
  18. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.
  19. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.
  20. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.
  21. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.
  22. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.
  23. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.
Posted 28 October 2025 § Family § List § Sad § Wisdom ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: ,

Music Monday – “There’s room at the top they are telling you still/But first you must learn how to smile as you kill/If you want to be like the folks on the hill.”

Being told I have a “Working Class Heart” is definitely up there with some of the best compliments I’ve ever received.  And if it evokes John Lennon, I’ll take it!

“Working Class Hero” – John Lennon

Posted 27 October 2025 § MusicMonday § Work ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , ,

Saturday Snap – Happy 54th Anniversary Mom and Dad!

The surprise birthday cake was a hit!

(I’ve also been thinking a lot lately about the concept of “thoughtfulness” and how that interacts with kindness and empathy.  Might be a topic for a future Wisdom Wednesday post…)

Posted 25 October 2025 § Family § MemoryLane ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , ,