It is another exciting day in the Canadian political landscape, and if that isn’t the most exciting opening sentence I have ever written, I don’t know what is. Today is the day that our new (and yes, handsome) Prime Minister is sworn in to office along with his chosen Cabinet. I am trying to decide…
Politics
The Family Who Votes Together
I’m really looking forward to Monday. (Who says that?) Monday is election day in Canada and we get to elect a new federal government. It is pretty darn exciting actually. I have no idea when elections became exciting to me. Initially, I think I enjoyed voting day because it was something new – a break in the…
A Small Voice Among the Political Monotony
I sometimes feel like I’m surrounded by those who want to celebrate the status quo. It is ironic that in a society where we are constantly looking for new ways to innovate, we see so much unwillingness to embrace change. But, I suppose that is human nature. Or perhaps “human” isn’t the right term. “Human”…
A Marriage Divided
He was a student of politics. I was a young girl just entering adulthood. I was still forming my opinions, still understanding how the political system worked. Together we’d watch elections, we’d discuss policy. And when we said “I do”, I firmly believed that we were on the same page politically. I kind of liked…
Making it Count
I have been looking forward today. I know. You don’t have to remind me that it is Monday. You don’t have to tell me that I have to wake up to a 6:30 am alarm clock (if the baby doesn’t wake me up first – which he did), rush around trying to get myself and…
"Mother" Platform
Politics are one of those things that I don’t really talk about much. Religion? Sure, let’s start that conversation! Sex? An appropriate topic of occasion. But politics? Well, I get into politics with very few people. Because in this democracy, either you care about politics or you don’t. Either you are informed or you are…
