Charlie Angus’ latest Substack is a must read for Canadians:

https://charlieangus.substack.com/p/canada-is-at-war-with-the-united?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2946092&post_id=190301292&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=cgren&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

Simon Tisdall writing in the guardian states, “Know your enemy is the first lesson of war – and Britain’s enemy is now Donald Trump.”

This is a lesson that ordinary Canadians have known for well over a year. Trump continues to taunt us and belittle our nation in the same way that Putin ridiculed Ukraine prior to the invasion.

Canadians are like Ukrainians in many ways. When pushed to the wall, we have spines of steel. When forced to choose between Vimy or Vichy, I know where ordinary Canadians will be. There is no return to normal.

Canada’s future is tied with Ukraine. If Putin is allowed to win, Trump may be willing to try his luck bombing our cities and trying to terrify our civilians.

The second one from Viktor Kravchuk:

https://viktorkravchuk.substack.com/p/every-one-of-us-came-from-a-woman

I write often about courage here.
About resilience, about hope.
About strength.
But today is International Women’s Day.
And this is the day to remember that many of the greatest lessons about courage do not come from war, from politics, or from history books.
They come from women.
Because for many women, courage is not a heroic act.
It is everyday life.
The courage to prove your value again and again in a world where men have long been used to holding power.
The courage to speak in places where your voice is questioned, and to carry responsibilities that often remain invisible.
In a world that has often tried to crush your voice and your possibilities.
A courage that rarely receives applause.
And here you are.
Still carrying life forward.

I responded to Charlie Angus:

https://substack.com/@judithnewman/note/c-225279675
I feel it, for sure. I’ve felt it from the moment trump made open threats against our sovereignty. 

This is a lesson that ordinary Canadians have known for well over a year. Trump continues to taunt us and belittle our nation in the same way that Putin ridiculed Ukraine prior to the invasion.

Canadians are like Ukrainians in many ways. When pushed to the wall, we have spines of steel. When forced to choose between Vimy or Vichy, I know where ordinary Canadians will be. There is no return to normal.

Canada’s future is tied with Ukraine. If Putin is allowed to win, Trump may be willing to try his luck bombing our cities and trying to terrify our civilians.

I’m 83. That doesn’t mean I have to sit back and watch what’s unfolding. I’m trying to do my part – make sure other Canadians understand what’s going on and what we will have to do about it.

Look no further than Ukraine.

If you aren’t reading Viktor Kravchuk you should be.

We must be prepared. Each one of us will have a role in sustaining Canada. 

trump IS THE ENEMY!

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It’s a sunny morning here in Halifax. 

It’s 8°. 

The snow is melting. 

Patches of grass are visible. 

You can small spring in the air.

Treasure the calm moments you have.