Ever heard of The Archers? It is a VERY long running British soap opera (73 years and counting) broadcast in 15 minute episodes six days a week on BBC Radio 4. I started listening as a teenager and have dipped in and out over the years and probably had my longest stint as a listener… Continue reading The Archers
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Prostate Cancer Panel
Last week I was part of a panel sharing personal experience of prostate cancer. The video of the webinar has not been shared yet, but in my contribution I gave three pieces of advice: 1) Take care of your mental health. Cancer Is tough on your physical and your mental health. 2) If you can… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Panel
Feeling like fall
It is starting to feel a lot like autumn or fall around here. The trees have started to change.
Back to work
Back to work this week after my vacation. It was nice to get a walk down to the river after work one evening. Also managed to fit in lunchtime walks despite busy days in the office.
Quick escape
Visited friends at their lakeside cottage. They looked after us so well - it was a lovely break during my vacation.
Politics and podcasts
In my office on Parliament Hill, Ottawa in December 2019 I worked in politics for two years from 2019 to 2021 (yeah those pandemic years). I was Chief of Staff for a Member of Parliament in Canada and spent time in Nova Scotia and in Ottawa. Adrian (my husband) used to comment about the fact… Continue reading Politics and podcasts