http://www.hotelserenity.com/ A moment in the life of a woman en-us 2005-05-13T12:34:31-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000037.html Pharmaceutical companies have not been allowed to market their products directly to Canadians and in my opinion, for good reason. You must have seen the beautiful ads about Julies's story - and what she might do if she was just... Health Serenity 2005-05-13T12:34:31-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000036.html A US attempt to insert language restricting abortion rights into documents prepared by a conference marking the 10th anniversary of a meeting in Beijing has sparked a determined response from European delegates as well as representatives of non-governmental organizations.... Political Serenity 2005-03-03T12:08:26-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000035.html In the mid to late 80's in Canada, it was widely believed that Women were pretty much safe from HIV infections. HIV was believed to be a gay mans disease. Yes, it was true that in some parts of the world HIV was a heterosexual disease, and many women were infected; however, in Canada, it was believed the strain of the virus was different and resistant to vaginal secretions. How naive we can be sometimes. Health Dar... 2004-06-15T11:11:37-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000034.html Yesterday Joe Clark went on record saying that he would be voting for Paul Martin in the next election. Joe Clark said that he did not turst Steven Harper, and would vote for the devil he knew, rather then one... Political Dar... 2004-04-28T11:38:55-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000033.html A study by a group of Canadian academics and poverty activists was recently released. The study showed that too often, women are choosing to stay in an abusive relationship because they know they won't be able to survive on welfare... Tidbits Dar... 2004-04-07T17:38:50-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000032.html March 8 was International Women's Day! I wanted to share with you this story about Missing Aborignal Women. Perhaps we can mark International Women's Day this year by remembering these women and asking our politicians why more isn't being done... Tidbits Dar... 2004-04-01T19:20:00-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000031.html I watched the movie Peral Harbour the other night. Not truly a Chick Flick, but still a good movie. As I watched, I was thinking about the United States, and how they are again at war; about how again they... Tidbits Dar... 2003-11-26T11:20:10-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000029.html National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada It was established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day coincides with the sad anniversary of the death of 14 young women who were tragically killed on December 6, 1989 at l'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal because of their gender.]]> Violence Dar... 2003-11-18T22:41:18-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000027.html Whenever I deleve into discussing political issues, I have a friend who very gently reminds me that our countries, both the US and Canada have clear separation of Church and State. Hummm perhaps, if its convient for the goverment of... Tidbits Dar... 2003-08-16T18:44:12-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000020.html The Daily, Friday, July 25, 2003. Sexual offences I sat down this morning with my coffee and started to read the morning mail; one of them told me that Stats Can had published 2002's stats on sexual assault. This I... Violence Dar... 2003-07-29T12:24:45-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000019.html Some times I think I might be an Ostrich, with my head stuck Ummm in the sand. I recently went to a family graduation ceremony. As I watched, I was struck by the number of girls who were receiving awards.... Tidbits Dar... 2003-07-06T23:03:24-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000018.html Remember the old saying, How hard the mighty have fallen? It seems appropriate in relation to Martha Stewart. I have been halfheartedly following this story for months now. Not overly intersted for a long time, then becomeing very curious with... Tidbits Dar... 2003-06-10T00:06:47-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000017.html Anyone who lives in Ontario has heard of the Holly Jones case. The 10 year girl who was abducted, and her dismembered body was found a day later. I did not say Raped, because that information has not been released... Violence Dar... 2003-06-02T07:47:22-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000016.html DES (diethylstilbestrol) is not old news. Many people still need help for health problems caused by a drug used in pregnancy between 1941 and 1971. This is the message in a new outreach campaign by the U.S. Centers for Disease... Mothers Dar... 2003-05-25T10:17:26-05:00 http://www.hotelserenity.com/archives/000015.html If you hail from the city of Toronto, you probably won't want to read this. A couple of years ago, when the Keele Valley landfil site closed, Toronto went looking for an alternative place to dump their garbage. An abandoned... Health Dar... 2003-05-22T02:37:57-05:00