"Legacy is not leaving something for people, it's leaving something IN people" - Peter Strople Calgarians will go to the polls November 13, 2018 for, what appears to be, a straight forward plebiscite on whether or not to pursue the bid for the 2026 Olympics. True to form this has become a very polarizing issue with … Continue reading Calgary 2026, Redefining Legacy
Month: September 2018
It’s the Not the Attention We Receive That Counts, it’s the Attention We Pay
"When you pay attention to boredom it gets unbelievably interesting" - Jon Kabat-Zinn I became a fan and follower of Jon Kabat-Zinn early in my career as a mental health therapist. His teachings not only contributed to my job performance but blended well into my every day life. Living with a disability while maximizing ones … Continue reading It’s the Not the Attention We Receive That Counts, it’s the Attention We Pay
Remembering Wilson
"A lot of you cared, just not enough" - Jay Asher, 13 Reasons Why CONFESSIONS - It is that time of year again when the idyllic days of summer begin to fade and we re-immerse ourselves into the early trappings of fall. This particular year we went from a record breaking heat wave in Calgary … Continue reading Remembering Wilson
Democracy is Chess, Not Checkers
"People shouldn't be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people" - Alan Moore, V for Vendetta I am blown away by the apparent pettiness of that sack of air the people of Ontario elected to guide their province. I haven't lived in Toronto for over 40 years and at the time … Continue reading Democracy is Chess, Not Checkers
Advocacy 101 – A Basic Introduction
"Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight" - Bob Marley I wrote a brief "rant" a couple of weeks ago regarding social justice. I had a lot of feedback and a common theme was the request for steps on "how" to be a social … Continue reading Advocacy 101 – A Basic Introduction
A Poster Child's Perspective 