Some memories are just sweeter. The Queen’s passing brought one of those special memories to mind.
Back in the day I had a few audiences with Her Majesty. All dim memories now except for the time I was permitted to escort two remarkable ladies to a royal reception.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
What I recall most vividly is the remarkable similarities between the Queen and her subjects. The three were raised in different locations and circumstances, but they were of the same generation. They met with the grace and dignity that are hallmarks of their time.Article content Many years ago, the Taoist Wei Wu Wei asked and answered a fundamental question – why are you unhappy? He said it was “because 99% of what you say, do and think is for yourself – and there isn’t one.”
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