Lois Rooney-GiurinMy Mom Would Be 100 Years Old TodayAs a child, I was a member of a small group who had an “old” Mommy. Mine didn’t play baseball, or go to bars or smoke or drink. That was a…Jan 6, 2022Jan 6, 2022
Lois Rooney-GiurinWe Will Remember Them — Thoughts on Remembrance DayIn Canada, we observe Remembrance Day on November 11, every year. This is not a holiday in all provinces, nor is it ever moved or changed…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
Lois Rooney-GiurinPrivilege and a Traffic StopAn incident occurred several years ago, and it occurs to me that my reaction could only have been accepted because I am white.Jun 13, 2020Jun 13, 2020
Lois Rooney-GiurinWhere did my “Old Time Religion” go?Old time religion, for me, is not the Gospel movement of the Southern USA. It is not the Fire and Brimstone preaching of the Evangelicals…Jun 12, 2020Jun 12, 2020
Lois Rooney-GiurinYou Don’t Deserve an Employee Like MeDear Prospective employer, It’s been quite a few weeks now since I heard from you. I’m going to tell you that after a long, hard search…Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Lois Rooney-GiurinHallmark movies? Why not?One thing a lot of people, particularly women, look forward to in the Christmas season is the Hallmark Movie lineup.Jan 6, 2020Jan 6, 2020
Lois Rooney-GiurinIt’s frustrating looking for a job as an “older” person“You’re such a dinosaur, you can’t even get a seasonal retail job”, “You’re so out of date, that nobody wants you”, “Who wants an old…Jan 6, 2020Jan 6, 2020