For those returning to my site to see if I have returned to writing, I give you this reason for my absence and a new commitment.

My father, has had a stroke, in fact he has had several. It is a very surreal feeling that I witnessed my father having a transcient attack which weakened him enough that those present could notice, and then see the return of that function in just minutes. Another family member saw an even more dramatic effect. We as a family are united in the way we love Dad, and we will be closer, through all of this, I am confident. I wish to write this as a tribute to my father while he is still with us,…and as a heart felt connection to fathers everywhere.

I see the concern Dad, the uncertainty of what is happening. I feel deep in my soul, that none of us can be granted certainty,…or a clear vision of our future. But I do feel confident that you have left a legacy of a fulfulling life. No one has worked harder than you Dad,…and I intend on following in your footsteps. While it is clear you have received the respect of many for how much you have done in your 80 years of life, you also are held in high regard for your friendship, willingness or attempts to bring a smile to others. May I learn your craft Dad, and may I always reach out to others to bring a smile, or at least show one. May we also continue to connect on a higher level, as I have felt we have in the past few days. You have more to show me, and others, so I know you are not ready to leave us yet. Continue you on in your journey Dad…even though the uncertainties cloud each day.

Love you Dad,

David

Hi, to my readers, my students and my children. Recent conversations I have had with those who know that I advocate for social justice and a healthy planet as legacy’s that we can focus on in our lifetime, hear me say,…”keep your ear to the ground”. It’s an old saying yes from my native heritage, as it related to the movements of the herds,…buffalo, & elk mostly,…it was at the heart of survival, before modern society arrived here in North America. Modern society is inclusive of a socio-political climate that is changing as much as global climate change is now being recognized, as painfully real. (Record lows now, historical heat wave pedicted for this summer).
There is a Provinicial election occuring within a years time as a Federal Election. It is very much time to “bend an ear” of a politician or two. There is a new food guide,…we waited for more than 15 years,…we should not tolerate such drawn-out reforms/re-visiting…we cannot afford such delay for Health Care Reform, or for reforms on the environment. Both will be hot topics for the election platforms, as should be the critical shortage of nurses and the long term “back-seat” they have played in bringing health care closer to where people live, work, play and go to school.

Speak up now,…and do not silence your voices, your pens,….or your computers. Email and or blog your thoughts and feelings that we have waited long enough to hear of and SEE solutions to Health Care and the Environment,…and Education and Child Poverty,…all the issues that matter ….for a preferred future.

BE well,

Dave