Louise McEwan

2 weeks ago | troymedia.com | Louise McEwan

Reading Time: 4 minutesHow are the Easter bunny and Easter eggs connected to the celebration of Christ’s resurrection? The community Easter egg hunt was fun until the Easter bunny showed up. My granddaughter took one look at the hairy hare, and the bliss of savouring a chocolate egg turned to terror. My grandson carried on happily eating his treat until the Easter bunny approached him, at which point he, too, began to cry. The physical manifestation of the Easter bunny is fairly recent.

Dec 22, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Louise McEwan

I have a holiday cocktail napkin that always reminds me to keep a sense of humour during the hectic weeks leading up to Christmas Day. It shows a spotless 1950s kitchen where a mother and daughter are about to pull Christmas dinner from the oven. The little girl looks thrilled, while her mother appears calm and composed.

Jan 26, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Louise McEwan

In 2010, journalist Michele Norris began leaving postcards everywhere she went. She asked people to write six words that expressed their thoughts on race and mail the card back to her. She has received over 500,000 responses. In a recent Washington Post opinion piece, Norris talks about the Race Card Project, its impact, and its potential role in advancing the moral trajectory of American society. With this as background, I offer my six words on race.

Jan 21, 2024 | troymedia.com | Louise McEwan

Reading Time: 4 minutesAunt Jemima was a mythical figure of my childhood imbued with some of the best traits of humanityIn 2010, journalist Michele Norris began leaving postcards everywhere she went. She asked people to write six words that expressed their thoughts on race and mail the card back to her. She has received over 500,000 responses.

Apr 8, 2023 | thegrizzlygazette.com | Louise McEwan