February 2024 – Judith Pettersen

If I Were in Charge of Time

I was listening to the Current on CBC radio, where professor Rob Cockcroft discussed the construct of time. In other words, humans created the idea of time. Five thousand years ago, people like the Babylonians and Egyptians decided they needed to measure the day in hours. “The slaves are working 24/7 on that pyramid,” boastedContinue reading “If I Were in Charge of Time”

I’m in the Soup

I appreciate the way my children take note of the things I love. For Christmas, I received one of my favourites gifts: a box of bath bombs. Baths are especially important for people who love to read. You can’t take your book into the shower, but you can soak for hours while indulging your needContinue reading “I’m in the Soup”

I Need a Little More of That Sha Na Na.

I used to work with my mother. How it happened was she showed up at my front door the day after she retired from nursing, wanting to help me with my home business. I’d designed a baby carrier, started selling it mail order and then online. Stores were showing interest, and mom thought I neededContinue reading “I Need a Little More of That Sha Na Na.”