After an exceptionally dry summer, autumn has arrived, and with it the rain we needed months and weeks ago. My plants went to an early grave when water levels fell so low that the local water authority asked its citizens to voluntarily cut back on water usage. That meant no more watering of lawns and flower gardens.
But compared to what is happening in the world, that’s nothing. In Canada, there aren’t drones dropping bombs from the sky, and people living in imminent fear of death, or whole nations being subjected to genocide. Food here may be slightly more expensive, but it’s readily available and in copious amounts, and while we aren’t perfect, we and our social services do try to help those with food insecurity, housing issues, and loss jobs because of the current tarrif issues, a financial war designed to cripple us that isn’t doing what those in power thought it would. My grandchildren are safe and sound in school, none of them, or any other child in this country, fearing that a masked person will try to drag their classmates off or that another will show up with guns and shoot them. I can voice my opinion on anything and while not everyone will agree with me, no one is going to go running to the authorities to get me fired or imprisoned because of them. History teaches that we made mistakes in the way we treated our Indiginous Peoples and other nationalities who came to canada fro a number or reasons–everything from escaping famine and war to helping us build our country, but rather than erase the truth or whitewash it, we are trying to make amends and reconsiliate. As well, our medical services are available to all. A difficult pregnancy, a heart attack, or an accident won’tbanlkrupt any of us. Medical treatment and advice is dispensed by trained professionals and based on sound and tested science. In another week or so, I will get this year’s flu shot and the latest COVID booster and make arrangements to get my RSV vaccine. In December, I will make sure that I have any medication or vaccines I will need before I go the the Caribbean for a week. I trust the doctors, and I trust the science.
After reading the CBC news this morning, I realize how truly lucky I am to live in a country where common sense prevails. Now that I’ve realized that, I can get back to work, knowing that the rest of the day will be a good one. Here’s hoping that you can make it a good day, too.
Living the Dream 
It’s good to be reminded just how well some of us are doing. Thank you. Enjoy your day, Susanne x
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I stopped watching the news at night because it made it hard to sleep. I thought being informed in the morning would power my day. Sadly, while I know I need to keep up with all of the ugliness in the world right now, it sure would be nice to have a little more good news. Raining again, which is good, even if it makes the day dark and dreary! But, on the whole, I am much better off than many.
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Missed this and I know why – Ridiculous allergy to autumn spores, contacts impossible specs little use either, Approved allergy season is for grass,.. Shoulder high, blasting off clouds of pollen, no problem at all , Not allergic..
Living in a tactical training area for low flying military jets, impossible not to be aware of hair’s breadth mid-air manoeuvres , but there’s rarely any comment. Life carries on much as usual, including effective allergy treatment in town, NHS funded,, just name and address required, and on Sunday, Harvest Festival, the UK version of Thanksgiving,
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Hope you’re feeling better. Allergy season has been a long difficult one here, too. Meds do help, but some days are worse than others.
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