Opinion

Consider what’s going on all through Canada — and North America: Conservatives are finding themselves uniting under big tents while those on the left are most squabbling and setting up their own tiny encampments.

It’s safe to say that the times have officially been changed in North America, across Canada, and right here at home in Saskatchewan.

There are times when an editor truly struggles to find not just the idea for an editorial, but then the right words that will add something of merit to the conversation on the topic chosen. This week the topic was obvious.

Admittedly, I’m under-educated on the Coronavirus. I can’t figure what all the hysteria is about nor do I understand why hand sanitizer is selling for $85 a bottle on Amazon nor do I get why toilet paper is in high demand.

Maureen and I went to the Hazel Dell Valentine’s Dance this year. The name Hazel Dell itself seems to present a sense of coziness and friendship. The two kilometre drive off Hwy 49 simply re-enforces that very feeling.

Regular readers are most likely aware that in terms of board games I rate crokinole at the top of the heap. The game is one where skill is a key, and that means practise can make you better, which I like.

“Nana,” my youngest grandbean started, as he, his sister and I sat enjoying lunch together. He followed that with a question that stopped my fork mid-air. My mind flew back to the day before, to a matter I thought finished.

There’s a fine line in life between doing the right thing and wrong thing and that line gets even finer when politics is involved.

I am 72, retired and a widow. I like living alone and keep myself busy with friends and hobbies. Recently my son and his new wife moved in with me to save money. While I do like the company, it is very tight in my little house.

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their next meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 7 p.m. at SIGN on North Street.