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Understanding ourselves and others

Understanding ourselves and others

She was almost frantic, as she beat the text book on my head and repeated over and over, "Would you ever stop talking Dave Fuller!" Those were the days when teachers could do such things and Grade 11 students would generally accept them and the semi-
Diving into a quantum reality

Diving into a quantum reality

To any living organism, the world looks like a continuous place. We are far too large to perceive atoms or molecules except through the use of special techniques and devices. Thus, when we look at a gold ring, we see a solid band of gold.
Laying out the welcome mat

Laying out the welcome mat

Street hockey and dinner time - a painful clash of priorities. We needed at least two or three guys per team, but more was better. The games were all Stanley Cup finals to us.
The dignity they deserve

The dignity they deserve

Pearl S. Buck stated: "Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members.
Aquarium railroaded by whale politics

Aquarium railroaded by whale politics

By banning cetaceans at the Vancouver Aquarium, the park board has taken a disconcertingly simplistic view that will almost certainly cost some stranded whales, dolphins and porpoises their lives and could potentially cost local taxpayers millions of
Thanks for the librarian, Donald

Thanks for the librarian, Donald

U.S. President Donald Trump is the walking, talking antithesis of a public library. He is loud and annoying. Libraries are quiet and inviting. He says he knows everything but then opens his mouth and proves the opposite.
When everyone agrees, it can get pretty boring

When everyone agrees, it can get pretty boring

When my husband and I lived in Victoria, political disagreement amongst peers was rare. On the island, I could count on one hand the people I knew who were conservative in their political views.
Reasons why you should consider a living will

Reasons why you should consider a living will

Sophia (not her real name) is 93 years old and living in a care home.
Random kindness

Random kindness

Yesterday I was looking for The Citizen office. I asked one lady where is it, she showed me where it was, she was willing to bring me there but I cannot walk back about three or four blocks.
Springtime litter

Springtime litter

Has anyone else noticed the unsightly litter on the roadsides in the city? The snow covered up a lot of it and now the unsightly mess is there for all to see.