WHAT’S THE POINT?

  When you were young, your parents were there to help you understand the world. When you were still learning to eat, they were there. They held your hand when you started to stand and were excited to walk. They paid for all your necessities. They were there when you were scared or sad. They helped you study. They took care of you when you fell sick. Now that you're grown up and no longer need their constant assistance, life has weighed down the scales the other way. They are the ones who need you now. As they grow older, they become weaker and can no longer help themselves. It's even more heartbreaking when your parent is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease that consumes every bit of their energy. They can't walk properly or feed themselves and need constant care. If you have a lot of money, then maybe you can afford nurses who work around the clock. If you're strapped, then you may want to offer your help. It's love that makes you offer but afterward it beco...

News you wish you could forget, but it's trending already! The world is a beautiful place to live in, but let's face it, the people and political situations sometimes make things a tad difficult. ​Here's what happened last week: ​1) Epstein Files were released! ​Not all of them, of course. And no, the names of all those involved were not revealed. Black lines everywhere. Netizens are quick to point out the futility of releasing these files if the perpetrators are not going to be held accountable. Also, the DOJ "accidentally" revealed the names, phone numbers, and even photos of victims. Turns out, the wrong people are being protected. ​2) The Melania movie is a box office... dud. ​Melania Trump may have been a successful model in the past, but she is struggling to find success with the masses. Her movie did make $7 million, which is great for a documentary, but the budget was $75 million. The movie obviously came out at the wrong time. With so many peo...

  When was the last time you watched the sunrise and truly enjoyed the way the sky changed colors and the world came alive? The chirping of birds, the flutter of wings, the gentle breeze moving through the leaves. Or perhaps the placid sound of rain falling on the rooftops and ground. That one moment of peace before the world finally comes awake, and most of these nature sounds are drowned by construction sounds and traffic on the roads.  But we need to hear those construction sounds because it tells us that the world is slowly building to something better. We hear the sounds of cars and think bof laring horns and road rage, when it is just people going to work to make a difference in someone's life, or perhaps even taking a trip to a place they have never seen before.  Indulging in nature sounds and taking a pause seems like such a luxury in the fast-paced lifestyle of today. We may wake up before sunrise, but it is to check emails. The sounds of birds are an interruptio...

Happy February!  How has this year been so far? Feels like a year was stuffed into January, isn't it?  Every December, a small part of us hopes that the new year will be better. The year has been tough. There are too many ups and downs, too many setbacks. And while we are grappling with our personal problems, the world outside is getting worse.  So we hope, as the new year rings in, that the new year will be better. The world will heal, and with it, so will you. Except, January is decidedly the worst month to keep promises. Forget New Year's resolutions. The promises and hope you had for the new year are wiped away. It's somehow worse.  December at least distracts you with festivals and cold weather and holidays. January slaps you in the face with a reality check. Speaking of checks... remember the rent cheque is due? Holidays? You had enough last month and you better be working a couple of weekends. Cold weather? Remember climate change? It's not going t...