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Peace and Gratitude, why do they continue to be so elusive?
Thanks to a lovely post by fellow blogger Rose Vettleson yesterday entitled Peace, Hope, and Coincidences and a Facebook post by another friend (thanks, Shelley), I’ve discovered this week that September 21 is not only the first day of fall, … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, History and Politics
Tagged Fall, gratitude, fall colors, United Nations, Ukraine, World Peace Day, World Gratitude Day, UN, war in Ukraine
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The (Queen’s) Queue took on a life of its own. How do we replicate that spontaneous culture of community and kindness to others?
Yesterday Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at the conclusion of an unparalleled display of pageantry, the likes of which may never, ever be seen again. To say that her people did her proud would be a gross understatement. … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Leadership
Tagged community, empathy, inspiration, kindness, London, Queen Elizabeth II, Queue, service to others, The Queue, Windsor Castle
25 Comments
In praise of reading
It’s happening. Our Book Club is finally starting up again after a few previous attempts when it seemed, prematurely, that CVID protocols were over. This book club is a little unusual in that we have removed the pressure of all … Continue reading
Map Monday: Climate Change through the millenia … yikes!
Last week was jammed packed with news of a political nature: a turn in the tide of the horrific war in Ukraine (dare we hope), the announcement of a new prime minister of the UK (the 4th in 6 years), … Continue reading
A little humour (humor) to start off the Labour (Labor) Day Weekend
There are some serious topics to ponder when considering the root of Labour Day and also the beginning of a new school year. However, today isn’t that day. I’ve been saving up some light material to share, and what better … Continue reading
Posted in Odds and Ends
Tagged aging, Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon, happiness, humor, humour, joy, Labor Day, Labour Day, laughter
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Lessons for a happy life according to dogs – and cats
Time to take another break from thinking too hard and worrying too much about the state of our world. Let’s turn our attention to some of the good things in life, our pets. Lately a heartwarming tale about a young … Continue reading
Posted in Just wondering, Odds and Ends
Tagged cats, dogs, good life, happiness, humor, humour, leading a good life, philosophy
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