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The Things That I Will Miss
Originally posted on Clear-Air Turbulence:
“The great gift of such periods is that they invite us to question our certitudes, our givens, these seemingly sure foundations that have lulled us into complacency — for it is only by being jolted…
Posted in Just wondering
Tagged COVID, good life, life, normal life, pandemic, philosophy, silver lining
29 Comments
Map Monday: looking at air quality in a world wracked by wildfires
The topic of this week’s Map Monday was inspired by a link sent to me by a friend. Thanks, Sharon. The world is watching the horrific wildfires in California, Oregon, and the state of Washington, which are following closely on … Continue reading
Posted in Climate change, Map Monday
Tagged air quality, Climate change, health risk, maps, NASA, pandemic, wildfires, world maps
11 Comments
Social Justice Saturday: It takes a pandemic to appreciate what services are truly essential
It’s Social Justice Saturday time again. There’s nothing more critical to ensuring a just and safe society than ensuring that our essential services are in place when we need them most. That would be those services that are essential to … Continue reading
Social Justice Saturday: What kind of seniors’ home do you want your parents to end up in – or you?
Warren Buffett has a quote he uses to remind investors that companies can look promising on the face of it, but their warts (and worse) can reveal themselves pretty fast when circumstances change. Investor beware. You’ve got to admit that’s … Continue reading
Social Justice Saturday: introducing a new Robby Robin series
As has been analyzed in blog after blog and media opinion piece after media opinion piece, the global pandemic in which we find ourselves has, along with many hardships and horrifying numbers of deaths, shone a badly needed light on … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Leadership, Social justice Saturday
Tagged a better society, COVID-19, environmental destruction, essential service workers, essential services, global pandemic, income inequality, inequality, leadership, long term care homes, pandemic, politicians, politics, racism, saving the planet, schools in society, social justice
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A different kind of Canada Day this year, a time for reflection
Today, July 1, is Canada Day. Happy 153rd Birthday, Canada! Usually, when we think of Canada Day we think of a beautiful summer day where communities have parades, outdoor concerts, face painting for kids, birthday cake for all, and the … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics
Tagged Brian Mulroney, Canada, Canada Day, COVID-19, economy, future, hope, Indigenous Peoples, pandemic, racism, social justice, systemic racism, Tanya Talaga
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A ‘new normal’? It all depends what we want out of life
The question about what is most important in life is a very, very old one, and the answers never converge on universal agreement. It appears that this is not likely to change as the world navigates the challenges of a … Continue reading
