the newest library in town
then begin the first of several art lessons.

Nana
had the kids back working on their favorite art project; alcohol ink. Just as
Brennen and Charlotte had quickly grasped that creative process back home so
too had the Colorado kids. Collectively, all five grandchildren have now spread
their creative wings and come up with some fascinating works of art. Pastel
drawings were next on the list of paintings to explore.

After
a morning of focused painting, Nana offered up options for lunch and
entertainment. Much to my chagrin, there was a unanimous request to go to Chuck
E. Cheese. It had been many years since we took the Colorado kids there. Little
had changed since our last visit.

Ready for Action

More Tickets, Please!

It
was just as noisy, chaotic and messy. The demographics had shifted but kids are
kids.NDP Opposition Leader Thomas Mulcair is in town this week to make his pitch to Canada’s largest city.

At the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Sunday, Mulcair seemed in full election mode, and made a host of commitments before a large group of supporters, including a $90-million annual transit funding envelope, 164,000 new affordable childcare spots, and the appointment of an Urban Affairs Minister, if elected Prime Minister.

For senior government level politicians, making commitments to Toronto has its drawbacks. To the rest of Canada, the city is seen as the centre of the universe, entitled, and the ingrate recipient of All The Things. In fact, while the city generates massive revenue for the federal government, and represents 20% of our country’s GDP, it has been choked, for years, by downloaded