On a cold day in Feb 2025 a ladder was climbed and hardware installed. The Canadian Flag was placed in such a way that anyone driving by or driving into our farm would be able to spot it.
When everyone else feels the need to keep up with the Jones, i am happy to keep to my own lane. Case in point, Dear Hubby and I have lovely plain gold wedding rings and have been together for over 25 years now but the odds of seeing us wearing them, rare, very rare.. first they were taken off for work reasons and then we finally looked at each other and went the purpose of these are to tell others we are married.. WE know we are married and the now they go on when we feel like it, a special date, or when traveling to remind me of him 🙂
In this same line, even on Canada day, i do not put flags on my car, when i traveled to EU a number of times, i did not sew in my flag on my gear, i don’t wear clothing with my flag on it..
I am quietly Canadian, i say sorry way more then i should, i hold door for folks, i let cars in, i help folks and i share my life with a man who any country would be proud to call their own. Someone who has worked for Canada on so many levels, while always holding himself to high standards, that i strive for.
So when he looked at me with fire in his eyes, and said, no buying USA made and lets make lists of what needs to be cut, removed, not supported and cheat sheets made to carry in our phones and wallets on where we can stop for coffee, meals, clothing and more.. I knew that that he had a full grasp of just what was here and coming in terms of “economic warfare”
Don’t let the 30 day mental game being played fool you.. Its on!
It was only a matter of days before for the first time in my adult life, the need to clearly and loudly share with those around me where i stand.
I stand with Canada and united with its Allies
I can only hope that someday soon ( I worry that soon will be a full four years) we will be able to count the USA government among those Allies again.
For those of us living on both sides of the border who just went what the “f*uck is happening, you are not alone.
Hug your loved ones, reach out to your friends, plant the garden, stock that deep pantry a little more, tighten your belt, put a little more away if you can, support your community, be the reason someone smiled, bring back the kitchen card parties, time together is well spent time indeed..
Keep the faith and share your kindness and light in the darkness
It is needed now more then ever!
Just another Day on the Farm 
I wear a ring because I like rings. He does not because he doesn’t like jewelry. He would if I asked him to,but the truth is, if it takes a ring to make us married, we are in the wrong marriage!
I agree with you, there are times i do love to wear a pretty ring that goes with my outfits or matching jewelry, I wear a lot of amber, its always been a favorite of mine. In terms of the ring and marriage, a ring does not make a good one.. the people in it do!
I really wish the commander in chief would see and believe what allies are saying. As an American (though second generation on grandpa’s side), I decry what is happening. Yes, I voted for the Democrats.
It is my hope as well, I am sorry for everyone who is living with choices not of their own making, i know that we all have to deal with that, there are times who i voted for will not win and they can and do at time make choices that i disagree with, I write letters, i call offices, and i make my voice heard by my wallet. We are coming up on our provincial(this month) and federal elections soon enough. Thank you for sharing your voice and thoughts.. I wish you a lovely rest day and a good week coming.