About terrywiens
Politically engaged, defender of rights whether or not I agree with the situation, techno nerd and someone who believes in open dialogue as well as open democracy. Father/grandfather and polio survivor who has maintained his own independence all of his life
“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 … Continue reading →
Posted in Activism, Disability, Personal Life, Philosophy
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Tagged #SpeakOut, activism, advocacy, Alberta Human Rights Commission, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, change agent, LGBQT, Pride parade, social justice, Terry Wiens, Twitter
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“Life is to short to drag a trunk of suppressed negative feelings around, dump that crap and travel life’s road with an overnight bag. The trip is much more enjoyable when not weight down with old baggage.” – Terry Wiens … Continue reading →
Posted in Activism, Disability, Personal Life, Philosophy
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Tagged #SpeakOut, accessibility, Ace Ratcliff, activism, change agent, compassion, Disability, groupthink, self-determination, social justice, Terry Wiens
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“To take children seriously is to value them for who they are right now rather than adults-in-the-making.” ~ Alfie Kohn We all like to see our kids enjoying themselves. We all want to protect our kids however there is a … Continue reading →
Posted in Disability, Entrepreneurship, Personal Life, seniors
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Tagged change agent, childhood development, cognitive belief, independent living, parenting, polio, Terry Wiens, wheelchairs
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“Compromise is not about losing. It is about deciding the other person has just as much right to be happy with the end result as you do.” – Donna Martini I am sitting here engulfed in the fall out of … Continue reading →
Posted in Activism, Disability, Philosophy, Politics
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Tagged accessibility, belief bias, CHQR, cognitive belief, compromise, Danielle Smith, Disability, effective communication, racism, social justice, Terry Wiens
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“One can talk good and shower down roses, but it’s the receiver who has to walk through the thorns, and all its false expectations” – Anthony Liccione I just read an article by a Chris Lenart describing the involvement of fathers … Continue reading →
Posted in Disability, health, Politics, seniors
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Tagged baby-boomers, change agent, Chris Lenart, Disability, independent living, parenting with a disability, polio, social justice, Terry Wiens, veterans
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The Precipice For sixty years they had been wed, In thirteen seconds they would be dead, She is frail and oh so ill, But to live without her he has no will. Perching on the precipice high, Holding her close … Continue reading →
Posted in Activism, health, Personal Life, seniors
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Tagged crisis management, dying with dignity, mental health, opioid crisis, Pew Research Centre, poetry, social activism, social justice, Sue Rodriguez, suicide, Terry Wiens
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Friends and Self Our life has many ups and downs, We question why we’re here, But deep inside we know ourselves, Loss of friends is what we fear. Is it our expectations? Or the way that others act, That makes … Continue reading →
Posted in Disability, health, Personal Life, Philosophy
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Tagged cognitive therapy, empathy, health, mental health, neurolinguistic programming, poetry, policy analyst, Terry Wiens, toxic workplace
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