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The Sun Doesn’t Cut It
“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge” – Stephen Hawking I was quite shaken by the death of Stephen Hawking which has surprised me. I knew of the man (you would have to … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Disability, health, Personal Life, seniors
Tagged activism, ALS, Calgary, dignity, Disability, physics, polio, social isolation, Stephen Hawking, Terry Wiens, The Big Band Theory
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When Independence Isn’t Worth It…
“The best way to take control over a people and control them utterly is to take a little of their freedom at a time, to erode rights by a thousand tiny and almost imperceptible reductions. In this way, the people … Continue reading
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Tagged access, activism, Guaranteed Income Supplement, independent living, Island Health Care, polio, seniors, social isolation, Terry Wiens
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2017 – Better or Bitter
“I think the reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself.” – Rita Mae Brown Happy New Year and am I ever glad 2016 is finally in my rearview mirror. I have some friends who had an exceptional 2016, … Continue reading
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Tagged disability aging, Eugene Stickland, self-respect, seniors, social isolation, Terry Wiens
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Living with Dignity
“One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered.” ― Michael J. Fox This week the Canadian Parliament will be dealing with Bill C-14, an amendment of the Criminal … Continue reading
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Tagged aged out, Bill C-14, Death with dignity, Francois Marcotte, poetry, seniors, social isolation, Terry Wiens
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Knowing Yourself
The last couple of days have been a real “glass half full, glass half empty” internal debate week for me. That type of chaos in my self-talk usually means it’s time to rebalance my Feng Shui. Do I study Feng Shui, … Continue reading
Building Social Isolation
When does passion become obsession? I am passionate in regards to access. I am passionate about defending the right to access that so many others have fought so hard to achieve. I am passionate about ensuring complacency or lack of historical … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, advocacy, enterprising non-profits, polio, seniors, social isolation, Terry Wiens, wheelchair, zoomer
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