To one of my favorite countries in the world, Canada, I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving celebration. Whether you are celebrating this weekend or on Monday, may it be a time of coming together as families and as a nation. As you celebrate, honor and remember the First Nations who were on the land before. Canada, all good things that come from being a strong and free nation.
You never lose by being kind. You only lose when you forget to be.
Judge Frank Caprio
I am fifty-six years old, and some days I feel every year of it. My personality is like that of a big kid in many ways. However, life has called upon me to have situational maturity in times when needed.
I think getting married, buying a house, paying bills, going to the doctor are times when you have to put on your big boy pants on. Also, being burned out of your home and helping walk a parent through their death is super important.
So to answer the question, there have been many times along with that first time which I can’t pinpoint as to being a grown up. Being grown up can suck, I must say.
It’s finally cool enough for me to wear my Salish Kootenai College long sleeve shirt. I picked this up from the SKC college bookstore in Pablo, Montana when I was there in August visiting family. I’m proud to wear it and offer support to the native/indigenous community in the area. GO BISON!
It’s 2025 and why in the hell do many want to go back to 1955 and earlier. The promise of the future is in jeopardy by those who are wanting to claw back the hard fought progress that has made the world more just and fair. I don’t want dystopia, it’s not the best place to be.
I got my flu shot today at work. This is my second vaccination this year. It’s good to take care of myself and others. Get your vaccinations when you can.
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