Category Archives: Musings

These are my personal observations and my own opinions.

The Paris Olympics Excuse

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Anne McTavish

After worldwide condemnation for the Dionysus-inspired revelry of the Opening Ceremony in July 2024 for the Paris Olympics, Anne Deschamps, a spokesperson for the Paris Olympics, gave an excuse for the Opening Ceremony. Although tendered as an apology, her statement … Continue reading →

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It’s Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Anne McTavish

On Canada Day, we have parades, gatherings, fireworks, and endless self-congratulatory speeches by politicians of all stripes and importance. All covered on television (and now the internet) so we can watch it all comfortably from our couches. After all, we’re … Continue reading →

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You Are Not a Robot

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Anne McTavish

You are not a robot. You are a human being. You are amazing. You can do amazing things. You can achieve great things. Because you are human. You are unique. You’re not a duplicate of anyone else. You respond to … Continue reading →

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I Am Not a Robot

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Anne McTavish

I am not a robot. I am a human being. We human beings — people — are amazing. Each of us is unique. No two of us are the same. We may be similar, but we’re not exactly the same. … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day!

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Anne McTavish

July 1st. A great day in history — not just for us Canadians, but for everyone. Because Canada is a nation that was born through peaceful means, not war. In contrast to our neighbours to the south, Canada did not … Continue reading →

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This May Be Hard to Read – Part 2

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Anne McTavish

In Part 1, I said I needed to hear an apology from those who now say they want unity* before I could accept they do want unity, not conformity. I also said I will only be able to hear their … Continue reading →

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Update on New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Anne McTavish

Like all New Year’s Resolutions, mine have not been perfectly implemented from Day 1, although some have fared better than others.

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This May Be Hard to Read – Part 1

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Anne McTavish

If you’ve ever been an abused partner, you’ll recognize what I’m talking about. If not, please listen with an open heart. If you’ve been the abuser, please listen. It’s time for unity. We all need to become ‘We, the people’ … Continue reading →

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Poly Vague – Huh?

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Anne McTavish

Polyvagal. As in Polyvagal Theory. A ground-breaking theory that has many practical applications. First published in 1994 by Dr. Stephen Porges, the Polyvagal Theory has major implications for how people feel safe, for social behaviour, and for emotional regulation. (1) (2) … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions Anyone?

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Anne McTavish

Of all the thoughts swirling about in our heads at this time of year, the thought of making resolutions is enough to take the “Happy” out of “Happy New Year!” Might I suggest we think about New Year’s Resolutions a … Continue reading →

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