Ordinary people can do extraordinary things
We live in a time of complex and wicked problems: climate change, economic inequality, violent conflict and human rights violation.
Recognizing our Western and Frontier Heritage
In the last couple of weeks, Ottawa has been busy, not only with a new session, but a new parliament. The Conservative team has welcomed 44 new Members…
Pop 89: Were You There at the Time?
Last week, I attended three graduations. And though I couldn’t be at two of them in person, I did my best to be fully present.
Check It Out: A look at what’s been happening in Canada
This week’s observations could be compared to the opening lines of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous sonnet. A revised version could read, “How do I love thee, fellow Canadians?…
REMEMBERING WHEN: The small town hardware store
While society is more flexible nowadays, gender roles were much more rigid and distinct when I was growing up. Back then, men generally did "manly" things…
Pop 89: Turn Off Your Cell & Bow Your Head
The power was down for the whole day yesterday. My neighbour commented on the number of kids zipping past her house on their bikes.
Check It Out: Family is important
A woman smiled and said to her husband, “If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.” Meanwhile, a dad observed, “It’s all silent treatment from the kids until someone needs Wi-Fi passwords.”
Letter: Roll on democracy!
If ever we get the chance to decide together our common future, we will not let any of us get a far larger part of the wealth and leave a large group with just enough to survive.
Pop 89: Running Together Toward Joy
I woke to a riot of bird song at 4:15 this morning. Various denominations of the ornithological choir gave it their all: a hover of robins followed by an exaltation of larks…
Check It Out: How to root out waste and inefficiency?
An employer said to his employee: “You’ve got a problem with avoiding personal accountability.” The employee responded, “Ya, and whose fault is that?”
Joan Janzen turns the big 65
Our intrepid journalist Joan Janzen just turned 65! Happy Birthday, Joan! 65 never looked so good!
Growing Through Grief: Dare To Dream
Have you just experienced a significant loss? Are you overwhelmed by the emotions that flood your being? Are you worried it will be this way forever?