We all have an idea what “community” means. It’s intimate, local, familiar. In the second week of the 2020 Olympics, that definition may have broadened a bit, if only for a few weeks. We share the frustration of the disqualified athlete who jumps the gun, and the disappointment of the… Continue reading
Whispers are often more powerful than shouts when it comes to attracting attention. The most powerful messages often use very few words. Several simple and well-chosen words can communicate, educate or inspire – no lectures or explanations required. Think- Black Lives Matter; We shall overcome; Make Love, not war. They… Continue reading
Not quite, but we’re getting closer. With COVID-19 cases falling and vaccine rates rising, it’s hard to image that we won’t be released from our homes in some small way in the next two weeks. Tying re-opening phases to case counts and administered vaccinations is a policy that actually supports… Continue reading
Most of us have been missing things during the pandemic. Hugs and laughs for a start. Dining out, dressing up, in-person shopping for new shoes, golf clubs, home décor items, and even dinner parties are distant memories. When this ends, and it will eventually, how will we adjust? Will we… Continue reading
It’s easy to appreciate the environment these days with sunny skies, warming weather and a symphony of birdsong. Even the honking geese are welcome, for now. For youngsters, the excitement of running through the woods, climbing trees and mucking about in the mud is natural, but comes with consequences, including… Continue reading
Putting Their Money Where Their Mouths Are Last week two postal workers made headlines when they refused to deliver complimentary copies of the weekly newspaper, The Epoch Times. They were both suspended without pay for three days, forfeiting wages for principles. They weren’t the first to take this position about… Continue reading
STEM is a curriculum based on the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These subjects permeate every part of our lives and help us interpret the world around us. A deeper understanding of these subjects better equips us to sort fact from fiction, a skill that is becoming more… Continue reading
Early in the pandemic, a US talk show interviewed a young mother who complained about having to isolate upon her return from a trip, arguing if others were afraid of the risk she posed, they should stay home, not her. This is now a growing sentiment. Protestors against public health… Continue reading
How will we Manage a Winter of our Discontent? As I write this snow is flying so Hallowe’en must be around the corner. November can be a tough month, and this one could tougher than usual. Many local groups like hockey, guides, community care and churches are finding ways to… Continue reading
