Why Am I the Last to Know About Me?
Elizabeth and Orysia Why am I the last to know about me?” - the poignant question voiced by Orysia, a dear friend and kindred spirit, who is now living wth dementia. I don’t know if this is the best place to start the story, yet it seems to be a good place to start. Orysia is the first child born to immigrant Ukrainian parents who settled in Northern Ontario. An adopted Islander, (PEI) Orysia is a woman of many talents. Internationally known Akbash and Havanese dog breeder. Shetland sheep farmer. Scientist. Writer of both long and short fiction. Author of an award-winning book on livestock protection dogs. Writer in residence at the University of Tasmania. Traveller. Sister. Aunt. Cousin. And fun loving generous friend. Once upon a time, we worked and played together. We played endless pranks on colleagues and friends, watched the sunrise over the Grand Canyon and enjoyed many beach walks while sharing our lives. Orysia was a rock as my first m...