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A writer that has had a profound influence on my life is Henri Nouwen. Nouwen was a Roman Catholic priest who had a successful career teaching at Notre Dame, Yale… Continue reading "The Vulnerable Self (Jonathan Massimi, @REVMASS)"
Brantford’s not-for-profit industry will be facing many key challenges over the next few years as they compete for dollars and volunteer time. Whether social, cultural or spiritual in their focus,… Continue reading "Not For Profit Dilemma (Michael St. Amant)"
Last spring, hundreds of thousands of Quebec students went on strike to stop the provincial government’s plan to raise tuition by 75 per cent. Students marched in the streets, held… Continue reading "What can we learn from the Quebec Student Movement? (Dr. James Cairns)"
I was speaking with Mary Lou Knechtel back in the spring and she reminded me of our water challenge in the northwest part of Brantford near the Northwest walking bridge.… Continue reading "Conversations, Waterfronts and that Sign on your Lawn (Stan Gorecki)"
A PREVENTABLE TRAGEDY In Sierra Leone, 19-year-old Memunata gives birth to a healthy baby girl. But this joyous event has taken place on the floor of her home. And Memunata’s… Continue reading "The Eliminate Project (Sheila Moore, Paris-Brant Kiwanis)"
Women rock! I mean, men rock too, and I can fully appreciate what great men contribute to society, in fostering relationships in our community. But, being a woman myself, I… Continue reading "The Backbone of Our Community (Karolina Niejadlik)"
The world seems to slow down, or even at times stop, to watch the Olympics, the World Cup, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and for one day, the Super Bowl in North… Continue reading "Show Me the Money? Let’s Get Real! (Doug Radkey, @BBusinesses)"
The job is parenting. Someone has to do it. The people that created the small being are the ones originally blessed with that responsibility. They have a choice to take… Continue reading "Parenting, Plain and Simple (Sylvia Collins)"
For more of writing from Markus visit: www.schnippits.wordpress.com Before I go any further, I must address the fact that if you are reading this, that means we all survived the… Continue reading "I’d Say 2012 Was Triumphant! (Markus McDaniel)"
Music changes mood and mood changes perceptions. With changed perceptions and altered perspectives, the experiences that life presents can be seen as a celebration of what it means to live… Continue reading "Everyone Has a Song (Gabriela Boskovic)"