Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.

Families, friends and communities often find a source of courage rising up from within. Indeed, sadly, it seems that it is tragedy that often draws out the most and the best from the human spirit.

True patriotism doesn't exclude an understanding of the patriotism of others.

Good memories are our second chance at happiness.

1992 is not a year I shall look back on with undiluted pleasure. In the words of one of my more sympathetic correspondents, it hasturned out to be an Annus Horribilis.

It is as queen of Canada that I am here. Queen of Canada and all Canadians, not just one or two ancestral strains.

These wretched babies don't come until they are ready.