Monday, April 29, 2024
Dear Bridget,
I am sorry to read of your mom's passing. She was a fun, fun-loving woman and the quintessential Canadian mom - smart, kind, thoughtful. I remember days of skating in your backyard during the winter, and she would warm us up afterwards with snacks and hot chocolate. I remember her giving me a stack of comics, which started my love for reading. She and Jackie Sewyck were wonderful in encouraging me to read. From comic books to novels, I was lucky because I got to realize there are different worlds and different people and different experiences out there. I have travelled around the globe, started a charity law firm for the marginalized, performed in many seasons of Opera, published short story writer, 2 pieces of art at the Art Gallery of Ontario. All of this, because 2 women - your mom and Jackie, offered me the joyful gift of reading. I am forever grateful, truly. May your mom Rest in Power & Peace. p.s. Andrea Balog passed away in 2022. Remember her? Mother of Louise & Theresa. Just thought I'd let you know. Take care, Bridget. It is lovely to read you are in a great place in life. Peace out. Warmly, Ricky from 14 Joseph Street
