Welcome to Litsy!

I got to #vote twice last month, in my provincial and municipal elections. The municipal election is next week but I voted at an advance poll. It was an extra democratic time.

I‘ll be avoiding the American election news today as much as I can. Not even sure what to say.

#forevernovember

Smith argues that many Canadians, even those in Parliament, are often unclear on how our government works because of poor civic education in high schools and an emphasis on American politics in the media. He offers a nonpartisan refresher course coupled with arguments against large scale reform. I learned a ton and feel better equipped to pay attention going forward. #canada150

Saturday morning: strawberries; coconut yogurt; iced coffee; peach-mango juice; civic literacy. #bookandbreakfast

Just hangin' around, reading about democracy while I drink my first green smoothie. (It's packed with kale, peach-clementine juice, apple, and banana.)