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The auntie thing…
As my nephew and I sat on the back deck drinking beer, watching the trees, and discussing the state of the world, I remembered my relationship with Aunt Mabel, when I was his age – mid twenties. We’ve lived nearby … Continue reading
Posted in aunties, awareness, experience, Insight, Memories, reflections, relationships
Tagged aunties, consciousness, feelings, relationships, self-centred
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“Do unto others…all the rest is commentary.”
Okay, folks; it’s been a tough-ish few months, I admit. At times it’s been challenging to focus long enough to write a paragraph. On March 22nd, it was Raymond* whose twinkling eyes and affectionate smile would no longer warm our … Continue reading
Posted in accessibility, advocacy, friendship, grieving, Inclusion, loss, Raymond Cohen, values
Tagged friendship, grieving, loss, Raymond Cohen, values
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Ah, insurance! Let me count the ways…
These days we’re seeing an increasing consciousness about ‘mental health’ issues. We seem less aware of how such issues can affect insurability – or even employability. The same could be said about physical ailments. So when I think about the … Continue reading
Posted in insurance, non-profit, pre-existing condition, profit, social justice
Tagged health, insurance, non-profit, pre-existing condition, profit, social justice
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Moms + family cultures
This being Mother’s Day, I posted a photo of my Mom on Facebook. I found myself remembering mothers I once knew. Of course, we’re talking about the Father-Knows-Best/Ozzie-and-Harriet era, when moms were always there for you, always had wise answers … Continue reading
Posted in criticism, family culture, mothers, reflections, the fifties
Tagged critical-judgmental, family culture, fathers, fifties, mothers, society
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My tender cafe
How precious is the kindness and gentleness that surrounds me every day. I treasure it. It is part of a sub-culture hard to find in many places. I think that’s why I head here every morning. I can’t imagine a … Continue reading
Posted in cafe culture, compassion, generous, grieving, kindness, reflections
Tagged cafe culture, compassion, grieving, healing, kindness
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The toilet at my favourite cafe
Your bum My bum His bum Her bum Their bums Some bums Many bums Any bums Smart bums Dumb bums Old bums Young bums Dirty bums Clean bums Large bums Small bums Fast bums Slow bums Wary bums Smelly bums … Continue reading
What’s in a name?
People change their names for so many reasons. I first became aware of this with women I knew who changed their names as a part of their working through experience of abuse. Then there are those who have felt oppressed … Continue reading
Posted in beliefs, choices, heritage, identity, Insight, names, psychology, reflections
Tagged beliefs, identity, insight, names
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Notes from the blogosphere #2 (+ last!)
As the world-wide web becomes foreground, national borders become background. Other languages recede, and English – the language that just happens to be in the right place at the right time in history – has become the most used language … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, education, enrichment, Internet, modern life, social change, video
Tagged blogging, education, inclusion, technology
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Notes from the blogosphere #1
The process of blogging has been such a rich learning experience. It reminds me of wandering through a forest. At first, it is strange; we notice more over time, like the leaves turning when rain is coming. Ever so subtly … Continue reading
Posted in baby boomers, blogging, change, communication, experiment, Internet, social change, urban planning, values
Tagged blogging, communication, internet, urban planning, world peace
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Neighbourhood fascists?
I’m sitting across from someone who should know better, but he says “Well I don’t want tall buildings either!” We’ve been talking about the need for densification to reduce urban sprawl, slow down gentrification and increase affordability – my favourite … Continue reading
Thinking and Dreaming 