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Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 Scarborough, Ontario “Being at a crossroads in life,” is what they say. Well, I was there, but it was a long time ago. I hit that intersection when I was 20, when I wasn’t quite sure what I would do with myself. What career should I pursue?” I couldn’t see me becoming a starving artist. Who would be my friend? Will I find a true lover? Or would I be content going totally solo? Should I go right or left? Maybe straight ahead? Going backwards was out o

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 Ramsden Park, Toronto The colours of spring are astounding. Mauves, pinks, purples, reds, yellows and an incredible variety of greens are on display on the front and back yards of the residences and city parks like Ramsden. This space was formerly a brick-making station in the 1800’s. Many of the local homes and municipal buildings were erected by the brick factory and are still standing since the Victorian era which was a time of great optimism. “Of s

Monday, May 11th, 2026 Toronto, Ontario Virat Rupa drove me to the Newark Airport as my final stepping and flying on American soil and sky. I had time on this one hour flight to Canada to reflect on this twelve day trip covering five states. I would not have minded to walk seriously some of those lengths. I reflect on the kindness of the devotees who provided accommodation in their homes, excellent meals, a platform from which to teach from the Gita, trails to explore. It was

Sunday, May 10th, 2026 Towaco, New Jersey MOTHER'S DAY Who can replace mother? The one to daily discover Full of endless surprises Where love continuously rises There is warmth in the thought Feelings deep, not taught Of the holding and feeding For you she has done some bleeding There is affection on high The sort that makes you cry Generally they are cold tears Emotions far from technofears She will always say, "My Baby" Even when you are agey Now, Anna Jarvis had this to sa

Saturday, May 9th, 2026 Somerset, New Jersey I’m enjoying the trek around Sparta Lake once again, but some people who live in this private lake community are not paying much attention to what they have. A road from up the hill connects to the laneway around the lake. Out from that uphill road emerges a black car (the make I don’t know) with a large dent on the side. The windows were closed but I could hear the loud rap music. It was hard to see the driver for the smoke inside

Friday, May 8th, 2026 Parsippany, New Jersey There are plenty of lakes in New Jersey and for two of them I tackled, not by walking on water but by a clock-wise trekking around them. I’ve found it always pleasing to be a pedestrian by the water. Water is one thing. Dust is another. Devotees in Parsippany are gradually making a transition from the location of Towaco, which is a big house on the hill, something they have outgrown, to a lot in Parsippany. The thing is there is a