Anna Barsanti

When Leila was a little girl, I made a promise that each summer I would take her to a different part of Canada, so she can learn firsthand what a magnificent country we live in. Canada’s 150 was a great year to move outside Ontario. Prince Edward Island has been on my bucket list for [...]

To all the parents, friends, educators, coaches, colleagues, mentors, bosses in my life and Leila’s life, thank you for staying on course. We are stronger, wiser, and better prepared to meet whatever challenges come our way. [...]

My father often said a 10-minute errand with me could turn into a three-hour adventure. Just so you know, 10-minute errands were possible in Sault Ste. Marie, not so much in Sudbury. Truth of the matter, he was correct. Sometimes he would opt out of running errands with me. As an adult in Sudbury, friends [...]

" I look at my hands I am reminded of the circle of love that surrounds me..." [...]

Christmas time for many of us is a time to live, love, and laugh, as well as create memories. [...]

I worked late and came home to find Leila prepared to watch the election returns for the President of the United States. She had set the PVR to record. As soon as the clock struck 8 pm, she turned the channel so we could follow the results. Eight o’clock is usually the time we head [...]

We have been celebrating Hallowe’en for most of the month. [...]

I am grateful for others who have chosen to serve: educators, social workers, medical workers, mental health works, spiritual advisors, politicians, military personnel, etc. etc [...]

I am well aware there are 90 year olds climbing mountains. [...]

We are not a perfect country, but we are a country many of us our proud to call home [...]