I’m not sure what news had the greater effect on me in the last 24 hrs. The Maple Ridge gang rape of a 16 year old girl that was photographed and posted to Facebook (this is child porn by the way), the cyclist killed on the highway in New Brunswick, or this story of the … Read more
I often speak out about issues. I share my opinion on the smallest and biggest things, especially when I get the impression that those around me are not informed about them. I stick to my values, but am also willing to learn from others if they have insights/perspectives I am unfamiliar with or have not … Read more
Every week one out of three days my spouse takes the responsibility of driving the “childcare taxi” and I get to leave my car at home and use an alternate form of transportation to commute to work. When I can’t cycle commute, I usually opt to take transit. I look forward to using my commute … Read more
I am no Foodie. In fact I find the daily cooking to be a chore I rarely look forward to. I do enjoy (VERY occasionally) planning and preparing a big dinner for a group (i.e. family holidays). But otherwise, it’s not my favourite activity. That being said I am a health-conscious mom and an environmentally … Read more
Have you ever had that conversation about WHY people do benevolent work? Is the benevolence discounted if you get something (even just a “feel good about yourself”) out of it? Is the act any less valuable if you gain something in return? I’m sure many a conversation in this regard has stemmed from discussion of … Read more
Coulda Woulda Shouldas After hearing from a long ago acquaintance recently I got to reminiscing about the past, but even more so about what I had once thought I would make of my future someday. I don’t know about you, but my life has turned out nothing like I’d imagined, so far. I had expected … Read more