Family, Identity

16 Years Without Mom

February 19, 2023

Morna Lusty (nee Glasheen) April 28, 1929 – Feb. 19, 2007 Mom is missed and always loved by her children, Bruce, Karen, Brian and Kathy, lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Christopher, Kennie, TJ, Melissa and Kayla, and great-grandchildren Julian and James Memories of her will [read more]

Family, Identity

My Pre (US) Thanksgiving Post

November 24, 2021

Despite how often I post and tweet about various annoyances, errors and crimes, my #Gratitude List is actually quite long. Beyond having food in my belly, a roof over my head and multiple families of love, I’ve lived long past my 1980’s life expectancy. From [read more]

Family, Identity

My Dad

September 12, 2021

Dad passed away five years ago; just before midnight (local time) Monday September 12, 2016, in Owen Sound, Ontario. He was surrounded by family and passed peacefully at the age of 89. He is survived by wife Ann, step-children Lee & Cindy and step-grandkids. Morna, [read more]

Family, Identity

My Teddies

August 14, 2021

A look at my life through my collection of Teddy Bears and other stuffed animals. 01 Grizzly: A birthday present from [redacted]; 02 Beaver: A gift from an Account Manager when I was a purchasing agent at a large Canadian Art Supplies wholesale/retail firm; 03 [read more]

Family, Identity

Uncle Orville Remembers Dad

September 24, 2020

This post is primarily for my nieces, nephews, and their various offspring. This is the text I read at Dad’s funeral. His brother (my Uncle Orville) was not able to fly in for the service. These are his memories of growing up with Dad. When [read more]

Family, Identity

Ancestor Work

August 27, 2020

“Ancestor Work” is quite a popular discussion in New Age/ Metaphysical/ Mystical Arts Business circles these days. I’ve held off doing it for myself… without being able to verbalize exactly why. I have a great relationship with my biologicals. As someone who’s become an Elder [read more]