“Fair!!! Mom took Isabelle & I to town this morn. We took Isabelle’s exhibits to the hall“ Monday, July 10, 1944 8 Sat. Did cleaning etc. then stitched my apron for the fair. Mom, Isabelle & Wilma went to town this morning. Neil & Dean came down this evening. We talked, etc. Then had music.Continue reading “July 8-14, 1944”
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July 1-7, 1944
“A good ball game after supper. Young men against married. I hollered til my throat got raw.“ Saturday, July 1, 1944 July 1 Sat. Up about 8.15. Feel like a rag. Leila was over for a lesson. Didn’t do much today. Eveline & I lay down in the trees awhile after dinner, talked, then Mom,Continue reading “July 1-7, 1944”
Profit is Good!
I was speaking to a recent graduate who expressed a less than positive view about the concept of profit. This stuck me oddly since I am living on a public employees’ pension plan and Canada Pension Plan. These are profit-based plans, so corporate profit contributes significantly to my retirement income. At the same time, IContinue reading “Profit is Good!”
Video Game Players Needed
Video game players, your skills are needed. The Covid-19 attack has created a need for volunteers to use virtual communications skills. You can set up, and then remotely operate a laptop that functions in Grandma’s, or anyone else’s, residence. Your gaming aptitude is what is needed to create a standalone device from a refurbished laptopContinue reading “Video Game Players Needed”
June 24-30, 1944
“Wrote ag.ec. this afternoon. Just six of us at school“ Thursday, June 29. 1944 With these words Mom effectively sang: ♫Schools Out Forever♫ 24 Sat. Odds & ends this morn. Studied Modern Problems this afternoon. I kept Shirley tonight. Mom, Dad & girls went to town. Isabelle went to the show with Neil. Brenholm’s wereContinue reading “June 24-30, 1944”
Rights for ourselves
“Do we have any responsibility to defend the human rights of our own personal selves?” As Christians we have the right to have our sins forgiven and forgotten. We have the right to spend eternity with Him. We have the responsibility to proclaim these rights. We have the responsibility to defend the human rights ofContinue reading “Rights for ourselves”
Visiting Virtual Grandma
As the Covid-Lockdown drags on, the need for human interaction is becoming critical. Video communication is coming of age, but it seems that the people who could benefit the most, are not able to participate. These are the people who lack confidence (or skill) with computers, our seniors, for instance. One answer is to create yourContinue reading “Visiting Virtual Grandma”
June 17-23, 1944
“Wrote my first final exam this morn —“ Wednesday, June 21. 1944 17 Sat. It rained nearly all day. We were invited to a wiener roast at Doris’s, but it was called off. Did odd jobs this morn, studied Home Ec. all afternoon. Isabelle went to the show with Neil tonight. I went to bedContinue reading “June 17-23, 1944”
June 10-16, 1944
“Douglas is Sask CCF Premier by a large majority..“ Thursday, June 15. 1944 10 Sat. Slept til ten this morn. Mom, Isabelle & I went over to Freemans this morn. Isabelle got some little chicks. We talked & talked, as Bernice and Marge were there. Wilma got dinner. We had a sleep & I gaveContinue reading “June 10-16, 1944”
June 3-9, 1944
“The Invasion of Europe started today … Doris played Wolf tonight & whistled at everyone who went by.“ Tuesday, June 6. 1944 3 Sat. Washed my head, did some studying, cleaning, etc. Rained all day without ceasing. Isabelle went to the show with Neil. I took a bath tonight. Bed in good time. 4 Sun.Continue reading “June 3-9, 1944”