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The Return of Kitten Thursday
I have been sadly remiss of late in my Kitten Thursday posts, but it is a new year! And also, with the sad events of yesterday down south of me, I thought we could all do with a little Kitten Thursday.
A Caturday to celebrate!!
I was reminded in a comment on my Flower of the Day post, which featured a ad looking dying flower, that today is not a day to be sad. And I replied that I wish fireworks were flowers.
Well, in celebration of this historic day, kitties and fireworks!!!
First Caturday of April…(no one mention the COVID)
And here we are, April. How did that happen? (I mentioned the COVID, but I think I got away with it…)
In a normal year, this would be the last Caturday of February
But it’s NOT a normal year, it’s on of those Leap Year things. Meaning, we have one extra day of February next Saturday. I still don’t know where the first two months of the year went…
A caturday of sunshine…finally!
Yes. The sun has finally returned! I was a bit afraid when I first saw all this light and blue sky, but Jasper assures me all will be well…
The first Caturday of February
And, for some of you, winter continues, while for us…well, I think spring is here! Although, I probably shouldn’t way that too loudly just in case (we do still live in Canada, you know…)
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
I don’t usually post these kinds of stories, but I wanted to acknowledge that today is Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.
I was living in Ottawa (going to the University of Ottawa) when the tragic events at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal happened – it was very close, and very shocking. 30 years later, please join me in remembering that day, and the lives of all women affected by and lost to violence against them.
From this site – https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/commemoration/vaw-vff/remembrance-commemoration-en.html :
“It has been 30 years since the tragic mass shooting at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal (December 6, 1989) that saw the promising lives of 14 young women cut violently short. This senseless act of targeted violence shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.
On December 6, we remember Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, and Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz.
As we come together to commemorate this national tragedy, we also reflect on the troubling fact that for women, girls and LGBTQ2 individuals across our country violence continues to be a daily reality. Violence will have impacts on their physical, sexual and reproductive health. They may experience anxiety and a reduced ability to participate in social and economic activities, leaving gaps in our workplaces and in our communities as a result of violence.
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is about honouring those who have experienced gender-based violence; it is also a time to take action. December 6 falls within the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s campaign #OurActionsMatter calls on each of us to share the concrete actions we are taking in our own communities and in our own lives to question, call out, and speak up against acts of gender-based violence.
We all have a role to play in creating a culture of respect and taking meaningful action to ensure that tragedies like l’École Polytechnique de Montréal never happen again.
Add your voice to the conversation between November 25 and December 10 and share the ways you are being part of the solution to end gender-based violence. ”
(Thérèse Boullard photo)
Flower of the Day: August 15, 2019
Cee’s Flower of the Day (https://ceenphotography.com/2019/08/14/fotd-august-15-2019-dahlia/)
It’s time for my close-up, Mr. DeMille.