Joy Drop: Awesome images, stories coming from Parapan Am Games

Friends, recently I heard a speaker say that "we dance through our grief." I can't stop thinking about that. I have learned and watched Indigenous and other communities lead the way with singing, dancing and joy. They are a form of resistance but also a form of connection.

I came across a beautiful video and article explaining Afro-Dabke dancing and wanted to share it with you. It combines Cameroonian and Palestinian dancing traditions. 

Our neighbours to the south were celebrating their own turkey day and something came across my feed that I thought I would share: Patti Labelle's macaroni and cheese recipe. 

I love homemade mac 'n' cheese and although I haven't tried this one, I have read the reviews and it will be my next kitchen adventure.

Delicious hot coffee in the mornings is my go-to. I am savouring it more than usual because of the cold weather and I came across a delicious brew from Balzac's that I had while teaching at Toronto Metropolitan University. 

Amber roast (las rosas) is a medium roast and infused with notes of pomegranate, dark chocolate and brown sugar. The inspiration for this was to amplify it around International Women's Day, but it's also excellent to celebrate women all year long. 

I have been watching CBC Sports coverage of the Parapan Am Games in Santiago, Chile. My colleague, Devin Heroux, is there capturing the brilliant moments and amazing stories. 

One of the videos had me in tears. Lance Cryderman is a Paralympian in boccia ball who took time away from the sport to pursue his studies. He has always wanted to elevate the game at the international level. I found out about boccia about 10 years ago from a friend who played overseas. The dynamism of this sport is what got me. And Cryderman's