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PUTCHIE  –  Courage, loyalty and such fun

PUTCHIE  –  Courage, loyalty and such fun

Putch ( Marilyn) and I have been friends for over 55 years.  She recently celebrated her 80th birthday at a fantastic party hosted by her wonderful children, Daniel and Risa.  They are always right there for her and are very special.

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Back from the Brink

Back from the Brink

Well, I made it through the night. I am so grateful – and happy – and raring to go. My thanks to my children who never left my side and the doctors who saved my life – as well as those who will now monitor the rest of it.

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Cataract Surgery … And some Politics

Cataract Surgery … And some Politics

So I had cataract surgery this morning. Who said it didn’t hurt, didn’t burn, wasn’t scary? There are lots of people who I might now have to speak to directly.

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Politics really do make strange bedfellows – and unexpected alliances! What is a mother to do?

Politics really do make strange bedfellows – and unexpected alliances! What is a mother to do?

Here I am with former PM. Stephen Harper. And you all know who that guy is standing next to one of my sons – current PM. Justin Trudeau!

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I am the Last Child – Both my Brothers are now Gone

I am the Last Child – Both my Brothers are now Gone

Last week my older brother Michael, who has lived in New York for the last 40 years, died.

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Reflections on a public life. 25 Years Later – I finally figured it out!

Reflections on a public life. 25 Years Later – I finally figured it out!

The Ghomeshi affair had been jogging my brain. It was an interesting read – but what did it have to do with me? Nothing – or so I thought.

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Hip Replacement Surgery – I’m Back – Part 2

Hip Replacement Surgery – I’m Back – Part 2

In last month’s Part 1 blog I wrote nice things about my orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Hossein Mehdian. I certainly didn’t want to irritate him before I went under the knife.

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A fabulous Canadian success story – and the lady who made it happen!

A fabulous Canadian success story – and the lady who made it happen!

Esther and I met over 50 years ago…BeforeBirthControl pills. Back then, Jewish girls had limited options. Getting us married was the first priority of our parents

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A Day at the Races – no politics – just some fun

A Day at the Races – no politics – just some fun

I’ll bet lots of you are familiar with gambling… and horse racing. Well, we aren’t. Sure we’ve been to Las Vegas where I glued myself to the 25 cent slot machines. I’m too cheap to contemplate losing more than $20 a session in the casino so I figured I would have more fun and could hang out longer if I bet less.

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The Last Three Years – Priceless! And the arrival of the big 70!

The Last Three Years – Priceless! And the arrival of the big 70!

Happy Chanukah! Merry Christmas! Three interesting years just flew by – so it’s time to share and time to review.

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