The long tail applies to more than just business. It applies to our most basic needs, such as health and safety. The sooner we invest in positive prevention-oriented programs, the better off as a society we’ll be. The long tail… The long tail refers to the statistical property that a larger share of population rests […]
Move closer: Reduce those relationship highs and lows
September 1, 2010 by · 2 Comments
Relationships have their ups and downs, their highs and lows. For many it can be like an emotional seesaw; when I’m feeling high, you’re on a low, and when you’re riding high, I’m low. And sometimes, those highs and lows can get a bit scary. If I fall off, what happens to me? What happens […]
17 ways the Community Kitchen at Saanich Neighbourhood Place = good collaboration
August 25, 2010 by · 6 Comments
My timing was good. The day I visited the Community Kitchen at Saanich Neighbourhood Place, there were oodles of cookies, strudels, zucchinni/spinach quiche and soup being prepared. All of which I like very much. I was there to learn about community kitchens. There are 3 community kitchens currently based out of Saanich Neighbourhood Place (SNP), […]
You COULD Live a Long Time: Are You Ready? a video book review
August 17, 2010 by · 3 Comments
In our western traditions we often overlook the value of elder’s wisdom. You Could Live a Long Time: Are you Ready? by Lyndsay Green, is a wonderful, easily navigated book that shares elder’s wisdom in a very accessible way. The author is a pioneering sociologist and researcher who has spent her career helping people use […]
Victoria summer connections and collaborations
August 14, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Summer is a wonderful time to admire the different ways people find connection. It’s summer where I live. And, as summer can be so short, here are a few pictures I snapped this weekend (and last) around Victoria, in homage to summer and being together in the outdoors. The pictures almost speak for themselves. Just […]
