My first blogging inclination this week was to write a glorious followup to a post I wrote a year ago, on strategies to reduce the income inequality gap. Getting into it, I quickly discovered I may have overstretched myself. Rather than snap, I humbly offer this alternative… It is through our shared disconnection, that […]
10 Diverse ways to build your capacity to appreciate the Other
November 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Circles: In Life and Death
November 5, 2011 by · 5 Comments
We gathered in concentric circles, like the rings on a tree that show its age, in a small community hall this week, to sing songs that celebrated our friend, who had just died. With those in the innermost circle leading the songs, we sang together, folk favourites of the deceased. Combined with other remembrances, food, […]
Henri Lock: Community Connector
October 13, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
For most students attending university, it is a time of great personal exploration. It was for me. Henri Lock helps university students with their internal explorations. He also helps them connect their personal passions, interests, values to opportunities in the external world; of people, work, causes, organizations, Henri is United Church Chaplain at the University […]
Neighbourhood Gifts
September 24, 2011 by · 4 Comments
It was my neighbourhood association‘s annual Streetfest last weekend. Excellent turnout. People connecting. Conversation. Having fun. No rain! And, gifts galore… locals sharing their time, talents, and community spirit. Many of those things that make for a healthy neighbourhood were there, all orchestrated by neighbours, volunteering, including: Food; donated, baked, cornucopia Music; DJ, musicians, musical […]
Janis La Couvee: Community Connector
September 21, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
I always enjoy a conversation with Janis La Couv’e. She is involved in many diverse communities, online and offline, here in Victoria. And, I get the feeling she brings all of her communities, all of her connections, to each conversation, a good thing. Making connections is what Janis does. Although, I’ve only known her for […]
