I was recently invited to share time with some parents in our school community with the goal of "creating an outstanding community for our kids". I'm in I think, I'm in. I've often felt that I should get more involved at school, but time for gathering with other parents is limited to a small few who we have found connection to (they are great). While there are many I really like, I simply can't manage time with everyone. Its just who I am. Outside of that, there are many fabulous parents, teachers, students who I chit chat with on the playground/ in the hallways, but I really don't have a lot of time for casual small talk - I prefer closer connections, and look for that in the path I am on. My life is full. But it's a good full. I really am in a good place. Well, with this context in mind, I proceeded, on election day in Alberta, to race from a busy clinic, to the voting booth, to the home of a "friend" who has invited a few of us to