Where do I begin? The past year has been a rocky period for our family. Many of us have experienced some or all of these: isolation, illness, forgetting how to live, burnout and the passing of loved ones; some of the many curveballs COVID has thrown at many of us. Let’s stay in touch. I [...]
Tag: COVID-19
Pandemic Back to School Fear

This year students and parents alike have a new type of first day jitters. It's not just the new school year or new school but the added concerns of COVID-19. This year's back-to-school supplies is not only the new stationery and snacks, but also hand sanitizers, wipes, and masks. And don't forget, the dos and [...]
Disposable Masks the New Environmental Threat

Is it just me or have you also noticed a new type of litter? This eyesore is on sidewalks, nature trails, parking lots and beaches. Not only is it carelessly tossed away, but it poses a serious safety issue and harms our environment. It’s a blue tumbleweed, a.k.a. the disposable mask. Single-use masks may look [...]
To Mask-up or not to Mask-up?

As COVID-19 regulations loosen and more people return to work as well as outdoor activities, face masks have become a staple in our wardrobes, especially for countries like France and Spain, who's recently joined the list of countries, where face masks are mandatory in public. Canada has not made face masks compulsory yet, but I see us heading that [...]