Blog about politics, culture, and current issues.
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 31st, 2008
I remember the first year of MuslimFest, the Toronto Star had letter after letter sent to them criticising the festival, saying that it was one sided, filled with extremist ’wahabi’ views and terrorist propaganda (re:Tarek Fatah et el). I would see the Chair and her committee work so hard day and night despite all the flack and criticism from [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 29th, 2008
What is considered too strict, and what is not? When our children misbehave, I feel that it is our responsibility as Mothers and Fathers to show them the right way. The key to this is not to use a loud voice, but a firm voice. My three children try my patience more than I care to [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 28th, 2008
You know, I was really searching for a place to put my skills to use….somewhere where I would find fullfillment. I mean, I know we have fought together for childcare, tuition reduction (or the elimination of)…but when I look across the ocean at the hollow faces of hungry children, I know that the fight has [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 27th, 2008
Okay, so with gym memberships being so expensive - and with so little time on our hands - I think we should start up a group encouraging each other to work out at home, even if with just a skipping rope (as I mentioned in the article below). If you are interested, let me know, and I [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 23rd, 2008
I don’t have any workout equipment (TOO EXPENSIVE!!) and as a mother, I do not have time to go to a gym. Running outside is not too appealing to me…but then I found this 10 minute workout from http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1056. I am so in love with it. Let me know if you have any other suggestions [...]
