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Tag Archives: diversity
Racism, and finding a way forward towards a world based on compassion (rather than on money and power)
I haven’t been writing many blog posts recently. Why? I’ve been too worn down by the increasing nastiness in the world, including from world leaders whose words should attempt to encourage every single citizen to feel included, providing them with … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Odds and Ends
Tagged better world, Canada, compassion, core values, discrimination, diversity, fear, happiness, hatred, inclusion, kindness, multiculturalism, personal goals, prejudice, racism, social media, Trump, US
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Carnage comes to Toronto
I find it difficult – no, impossible – to write about travel, running, or retirement in the immediate aftermath of the senseless carnage in Toronto on Monday. It was just a week ago that we left Toronto after a pleasant … Continue reading
Posted in Just wondering, Odds and Ends
Tagged Canada, diversity, Maple Leafs, multiculturalism, police, police officer, senseless loss, standing together, Toronto, training, van attack
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Accessibility is about more than just mobility, and it includes technology
Accessibility, usability, assistive technology. What does it all mean? Does it matter to you? The honest answer is that it may well not matter to you, at least not now. But it may matter to you later, and it may … Continue reading
Embracing accessibility – good for you, good for your business
Today I went for my first run since the Ottawa Half Marathon last Sunday. I was trying to run mindfully, but as usual I often found my mind wandering. While idly speculating on what my life would be like if … Continue reading
