Category Archives: Culture

A puzzle to consider

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

How Old is grandma? Stay with this one until the end, it will blow you away! One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events. The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer … Continue reading →

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A strange Answer From Real Students

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

The future of “I give” is “I take.”

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Will & Diana, the media takes the real out it!

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Observing this weeks Canadian news of the first royal visit of a married Prince William I am not feeling it. There is no inner desire to connect to them, nor is there a desire or reaction to discredit what I … Continue reading →

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Renting, “The neighbours!”

Posted on July 3, 2011 by

Last night arriving home I find myself lightly frustrated finding the next door neighbours have parked their cars in front of my house and once again not leaving us anywhere to park, with a car full of groceries to unload. … Continue reading →

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Humour of Generations

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Received this by email this morning, with no credits. Thought you may enjoy as I did, Renee People born before 1946 were called The Silent Generation.. – People born between 1946 and 1964 are called The Baby Boomers. – People … Continue reading →

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What would our experience be like without water? Water is alive and gives us life. We haven’t recognized our own value in being good stewards. What can support us now as we are faced with the mess of our own creation? Where can we begin to make a difference?

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

Here are some ideas for you to begin to become more self-aware and open to exploring and discovering ways that allow you to stay interested, curious and committed without draining your resources and energy. Find activities and connections that give you life and hope by inspiring … Continue reading →

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Statement of His Holiness the Dali Lama on the 52nd Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the Tibetan people’s peaceful uprising of 1959 against Communist China’s repression in the Tibetan capital Lhasa, and the third anniversary of the non-violent demonstrations that took place across Tibet in 2008. On this occasion, … Continue reading →

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Are we ready for this labour culture? Is anyone watching?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

After a day at the P.N.E., last summer (in Vancouver) we spent the evening at the “Mall”.   With the family group breaking up to look around I decided to settled into one shop to spend time relaxing.   One of the employees of … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Gift of Love

Posted on December 20, 2010 by

“This story about the origins of Rudolph  the Red Nose Raindeer came to me via Geoffrey Keyte of Healing International awhile back.  Growing up when Rudolph was a major Christmas character I thought I would wait and resend it out for the … Continue reading →

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Great for the classroom – Movies to Experience the quality of values

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

One Tuesday,  Dec 14, 2010 we viewed Volume 11 of the Spiritual Cinema Circle at our monthly meet up group and these clips would be great in the classroom! As follows or see short video Each of these films would … Continue reading →

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