It started with her being his live-in housekeeper. She had migrated from Lusaka, Zambia and needed a job. She saw an ad in the newspaper for a living housekeeper and she went to apply in person. The interview was to be held at the detached home in London. When she showed up, he answered the …
Canada’s New National Holiday
Image by Government of Canada Today is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This holiday was proposed in 2015 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which under Action 80 called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Indigenous peoples, to establish a statutory holiday “to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, …
Gina Refuses to Give Up
Matt was waiting outside and at the front of his building when Gina dropped Cam off. As soon as Cam saw his Dad, he ran to him. Matt picked him up and hugged him. “Hey, buddy. How are you doing?” “Fine thanks, Daddy,” he said, beaming. “Hello, Matt.” “Hello, Gina.” She handed him Cam’s duffle …
My Two Dates with Anwar
School is out and I'm on my way home when Anwar walks up to me. My heart begins to pound and I can barely hide my excitement. The cutest guy in the entire school is standing right here in front of me. "Hi Rosalie." I smile shyly. "Hi Anwar." "Are you going to the Christmas …
More Space?
Here I am on a beautiful tropical island and instead of relaxing in the shade with a good book, going for a walk or a swim, I'm texting him. What's the matter with me? I told him that things were moving too quickly and that I needed some space. He wasn't happy about that but …
Two Ships
Ife saw him waiting for the elevator. She tried not to make it obvious that she was watching him as she pushed the cart down the hallway. She knew he was in no. 406, the Royal suite. He was very handsome and a sharp dresser. He must be rich, she thought. This was a 5-star …
Infatuation
"With all the money this latest book is raking in, we'll be able to go on an extended holiday in the South of France," Roz Taylor remarked to Valentijn Liske after he signed the last copy. He was book signing and having his picture taken with fans at Waterstones Piccadilly. It had been a busy …
Press for Progress
Today is International Women's Day and this year's theme is Press for Progress. The event is celebrated every year on March 8 to commemorates the movement for women's rights. This morning I learned a very interesting fact which was that the earliest Women's Day observance, called "National Woman's Day," was held on February 28, 1909 …
Gifts Thankfully Received
Thanksgiving has come and gone in Canada and the United States. Many of us enjoyed delicious turkey dinners with our families and reflected on all that we were thankful for. We were thankful that we have shelter, jobs, families and friends. Just recently many people got laid off from their jobs. Those of us who still …
Notes to Women 