Approaching my first New Eve's middle of the century Yes that little lump of flesh was me on my first New Years. That year was also the decade that marked the halfway point of the 20th century. I now measure societal advances by the decade rather than the year. A year doesn't really provide a … Continue reading Decade by Decade – True Change is Slow
Author: terrywiens
Certainly past my best before date which helps when experiencing the growth of social justice while, as a young polio survivor, understanding the reality of adaptability but still with the same heart of an activists with decades of participatory "wisdom" (I hope), namaste
Just Because It's Buried Doesn't Mean It's Dead
“Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it’s less good than the one you had before. You can fight it, you can do nothing but scream about what you’ve lost, or you can accept that and try to put together something that’s good.” - Elizabeth Edwards Attending my dad's employers Christmas party (1958) when … Continue reading Just Because It's Buried Doesn't Mean It's Dead
Change is Constant, Accept That
Deep thoughts on activism Good Monday morning. There comes a time when we have to focus on the betterment of those around us and back off from saving the world. When you have been involved in activism as long as I have, it can be hard to hand over the reins of "change". It is … Continue reading Change is Constant, Accept That
Christmases Past and Present (2021)
Before the commercialized Christmas Tree, candles were the lights and only burnt Christmas Eve Merry Christmas and allow me to start by quoting the epiphany Scrooge experienced in that classic "A Christmas Carol". A tale that has been a mainstay of the Christmas spirit since its first publication in 1843. What many people fail to … Continue reading Christmases Past and Present (2021)
Blast to the Past
"The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in doing too little; not in living above our abilities, but rather in our living below our capacity" - Benjamin Mayes 1958 receiving Christmas gift from Calgary Transit annual staff Christmas Party … Continue reading Blast to the Past
No Time to Stop
Lost in thought I thought my days of writing were behind me. I thought I was ready to just accept full retirement and kick back. I thought the community would show more "common sense" during a world-wide pandemic. However, with months of pandemic induced isolation leaving me with only my thoughts (and trust me, I'm … Continue reading No Time to Stop
Preparing the Garden of Privilege (edited)
"Privilege is when you think something is not a problem because it's not a problem to you personally." Like election promises, we hear what's convenient Coming out of this (maybe) pandemic nightmare, I believe, is going to leave some unexpected "long hauler" effects on a society in general. Personally, having been through this before, albeit … Continue reading Preparing the Garden of Privilege (edited)
Five Months
"Your conscience is the measure of the honesty of your selfishness. Listen to it carefully" - Richard Bach Thinking back For the last five months I have followed the current pandemic protocols. I have socially isolated, wear my mask when I go for a wheel to get some sun. I have maintained a "ten" foot … Continue reading Five Months
Busy With Purpose
"There's a moment where you have to choose whether to be silent or stand up" - Malala Yousafzai Making the best in a bad situation, something many disabled are good at. I have spent the last 4 months running from pillar to post with little direction, teetering on the edge of frustration continually, constantly researching … Continue reading Busy With Purpose
Quiet For Too Long
I have been gone and thought my days of posting my thoughts were behind me. It has taken a pandemic to come to the realization that I am not ready to stop posting the garbled garbage of my thoughts yet. I thought I was ready to stop posting but didn't want to stop writing. Now, … Continue reading Quiet For Too Long
A Poster Child's Perspective 