a beautiful day...

Happy Birthday, Canada!

I am Canadian. No matter where life may take me, this will remain a big part of who I am.

"I am a Canadian,

free to speak without fear,

free to worship in my own way,

free to stand for what I think right,

free to oppose what I believe wrong,

or free to choose those who shall govern my country.

This heritage of freedom

I pledge to uphold

for myself and all mankind."

Extract from the Canadian Bill of Rights - July 1, 1960

I am a proud Canadian, because of the heroes that came before me... and the heroes that are yet to be.

People like my father...

and

Our Armed Forces

"Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die."
Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Wordless Wednesday - the celebration

Oh Canada - For the Red and White

They stand on guard for thee...


Song by Julian Austin - The Red and White

We put on parades on this day... others have taken that journey down the Highway of Heroes.


"Requiem for a Soldier"


I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the brave souls who fought for my freedom. May the members of the Armed Forces return safely home.

Thanks Dad and Uncle John!

I sat at my computer after watching the fireworks with my Chicklet from the comfort of her bed and thought about what this post should be. It was simple.

I am Canadian!




"I am a Canadian,

free to speak without fear,

free to worship in my own way,

free to stand for what I think right,

free to oppose what I believe wrong,

or free to choose those who shall govern my country.

This heritage of freedom

I pledge to uphold

for myself and all mankind."

Extract from the Canadian Bill of Rights - July 1, 1960

Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canucks!

"Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die."
Pierre Elliott Trudeau