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Syphoning Hope
“When I was young my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there” – Jim Henson I think most … Continue reading
Posted in Disability, Personal Life, Philosophy, seniors
Tagged #Calgary2026, access, activism, despair, Hope, Jeff Flake, kavanaugh confirmation, Olympics, policy makers, polio, Terry Wiens
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The Building Blocks of Youth
“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
The Road Forward, The Path Behind
“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
Hodge-Podge and Little Things
“Eclectic yet classic with a playful bohemian twist is how I would describe my style” – Alice Temperley I will borrow Alice’s quote posted above to kick off this little write up. It’s five o’clock in the morning and … Continue reading
Posted in Disability, Personal Life, Philosophy, seniors
Tagged chronophysiology, hand control driving, independent living, opioid crisis, polio, rant, Sleep Country, Terry Wiens, Twitter
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Chapter 1 – Part 2, The Foundation
Let It Come Lying alone in your solitary bed, The arrival of death you do not dread, You’ve lived a different but confusing life, Accepting pleasure and the occasional strife, And had such joy with your now dead wife. You … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Disability, Personal Life, Philosophy
Tagged aging, Alberta Children's Hospital, cognition, death, Disability, independent living, Limbic system, memeories, Memoirs, poetry, polio, spinal tap, Terry Wiens
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Memory’s of the Poster Child – Chapter 1
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” – Aristotle We were children. We weren’t crippled, handicapped or disabled kids, we were children. Simple as that. Yes we lived in a hospital (or institution), whatever descriptor you want to use, … Continue reading
Posted in Disability, health, Philosophy
Tagged Calgary Stampede, Carny, Disability, polio, rodeo, Terry Wiens
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Redefining Social Justice – Part 1 Convergence
“When you are fighting for social justice, one of my biggest pet peeves is speaking out of ignorance” – Eva Longoria I have spend a life-time as an activist and an advocate for social justice. In that time I have … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Disability, Personal Life, seniors
Tagged activism, Arti Patel, Eva Longoria, Fake news, Gen Z, Maham Abedi, Milennials, polio, Robin Cavendish, social justice, social media, Terry Wiens, veterans
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