Kimberley Kearsey

A common theme running through this issue of the Journal is resilience. 

For two years, RNAO has been surveying readers of RNJ to get a sense of how people read their professional publication, what they like and dislike about it, and where we can make improvements.

Each spring, winter-weary Ontarians watch in anticipation as lawns and parks slowly change from an unappealing brown to a promising green. The birds start to chirp a little louder, and we begin to see buds on trees as they come back to life.

While greeting members at our communications booth at the annual general meeting (AGM) in April, I met several people who wanted to share their personal stories.

While visiting the toronto island this summer, I found myself in the same First Aid station where I once worked as a summer student. As I looked around and reminisced, the young man now occupying the role asked me if I had ever been to the island before. I used to sit right where you’re sitting, I told him. We laughed at the coincidence.