Who inspires those who inspires. This post is about the hot, sweaty ability of live music to change us and to help us see our world differently. It is about a musical, Tragically Hip mystery that I solved and about one of the most amazing live music videos you will ever see!
It is always nice to know that someone is thinking about you on a special day. This post is about the importance of kindness and of thoughtful gestures.
Words matter. Who speaks those words matters, too. Is History repeating itself? Are the words being used by President Trump and his followers echoes of past attempts at de-humanizing enemies and of, eventually, genocide? After reading this tremendous book, “A Train Near Magdeburg” by Matthew A. Rozell, I would have to agree.
There are two museums in my hometown; one that chronicles the lives of all of those who have toiled in the coal mines of Cape Breton and one that chronicles one of the greatest scientific achievements of all time. This post touches on both, as well as, one of Englands most notorious murder cases.
A Throwback post from the Vaults for those parents wondering what to do for a teacher gift as the school year draws to a close here in Ontario. As for my teacher friends, I am sure you will appreciate what I advocate for as being the best kind of teacher gift to receive. In any case, thanks to all of the parents, students and educational teams who worked so hard this year. Happy summer to everyone.
Exultation is such a cool word, don’t ya think?! Enjoy this day and always look for the best in every moment because, you never know when this very moment is the best moment that ever will be.
It has been approximately one year since the Doug Ford Conservatives were elected in Ontario. Much has changed in that one year. Many people are suffering, the exception being beer drinkers, of course. Anyway, I was asked to write a speech to be read at a rally marking the anniversary so, here is that speech…..a eulogy for things lost and those that have stayed the same.
Small acts of kindness are like seeds in a garden; when planted and cared for by those who believe in things greater than themselves, good things grow and make our world better. This post is about how a thoughtful decision to a vexing problem one year ago at school, bore fruit yesterday, almost a full year into my retirement. I am forever grateful for having had the opportunity to have worked with great adults and beautiful children.
I believe that Love is the most important thing in Life. I believe it trumps all other considerations. That’s why, on Monday, June 3rd, I will be downtown in Cobourg, as our new Pride crosswalk is being unveiled. I do so as an ally of the LGBTQ Community. Love is Love is Love.
What could be wrong with a world in which your every thought is praiseworthy and your every desire met? Plenty, it seems, for those of us lounging too long on Social Media sites such as Facebook. Read on and learn how to avoid falling into the trap of “Groupthink” that characterizes much of what our social media habits have become.