Tulip and Magnolia

  

TIME TO PAUSE AND PONDER

 I cradled a magnolia bloom in the palms of my hands on this Palm Sunday. It gave me cause to pause and think — two important traits that we tend to set aside a tad too often. Looking carefully at it as it basked under the warm sun rays, I could see why it’s called a tulip magnolia. They share similar features and behaviours; the bloom felt fragile and sentimental, yet strong and determined at the same time — a lot like a tulip.

I find that pausing and thinking go a long way in better understanding and appreciating the connection between Nature and humanity, and in developing peaceful, calming ways to enjoy respite away from what can sometimes be the busyness of earthly life. 

Happy Passover and Happy Palm Sunday to those who celebrate and recognize these significant reflective days. ☮️ ❤️ 🌹

ELECTION TIMES ARE ACHANGING

 FEDERAL ELECTION 2025

A lot of people, but at least fewer than before, ask me why I support the Federal Liberal Party. The reasons are aplenty.

At an early age, in British Columbia, I was bothered by the constant negativity about the federal Liberal Party in power, frequently in power. The rationale was related to central Canada having more voting power than us or a blatant venom about bilingualism getting recognition. 

If I asked anyone where in the political spectrum their mindset felt most comfortable, they simply could not answer. Elections to many of them seemed to be nothing but a personality battle, a hairstyle battle, a wardrobe battle, a last name battle, a geographical battle. It was just so sad. So very sad.

My western Canada federal Liberals never gave up highlighting the center of the spectrum …not too left wing, not too right wing. Just like a balanced teeter totter, our spot was right in the middle. To best serve a diverse society, the best form of governance could only come from the center. 

Happily the federal Liberal Party has governed very successfully… for many terms; but, sadly without much western Canada support.

This Election, however, is the first time in my four decades of support, I am feeling very optimistic. More British Columbians are seeing the bigger picture. They are realizing a sense of urgency on a global scale and stepping aside from the “me-me-me” in favour of “we-we-we” . 

This Election, I am supporting fresh air, a fresh new Liberal Leader, a fresh new approach, a fresh new team of like minded solid Canadians who have stepped to the plate to serve in public office on behalf of the entire country, all citizens, all provinces and territories.  

Yes, in this Election, I am supporting Mark Carney and the federal Liberal Party of Canada — they will best lead the way through handling the domestic and national impact of the current international crisis and keep us strong in our collective resolve to stand up for Canada.