Column: Mind Your Mantras

I picked up a bag of trash from the ditch in front of my house today. For months, every time I’ve walked down the street pushing the chariot, I’d say, “Look at all that garbage. Next time we come out, we really should bring a plastic bag, maybe even some gloves and clean it up.” … Continue reading Column: Mind Your Mantras

Photo of the Week: Polek Rybczynski

Polek is playing with us, with his photo of the week, this week. Strange ghost boulderers in the forest reward those who look closely. It's a self-portrait, captioned "time is but an illusion." His daily photo journal is going strong. Take a look at http://valleyoflight.wordpress.com/ for a host of images.

Wanted: 2014 Wellness Gathering Event Coordinator

The Winds of Change's annual Wellness Gathering will take place in November 2014 at the Ull'us Community Complex in Mount Currie. The Steering Committee is looking for an Event Coordinator. Duties and Responsibilities Working with the Planning Committee on event details/budget Adhering to event budget Preparing the event schedule Developing the event theme Confirming tradeshow … Continue reading Wanted: 2014 Wellness Gathering Event Coordinator

Photo of the Week: At the Farmers Market by Dave Steers

It's kind of mean of him, really. For his Photo of the Week submission this week, Pemberton's favourite photographer, Dave Steers, sent me two photos. "You choose," he said. (He probably didn't realise I have choice-paralysis. I originally became a vegetarian for ethical/political/mindfulness reasons, but I was relieved by the fact that 95% of the … Continue reading Photo of the Week: At the Farmers Market by Dave Steers

Event: Reconciliation and Friendship, 4pm tonight, Xetolacw School Cafeteria

Isadore Charters-Artist's Story from Jef Gibbons on Vimeo. I've been reading a book about "influence" - how to effect change in people's behaviour. It's fascinating - as a parent, as a partner, as a person who writes marketing and community outreach stuff - to hear about what it takes to inspire people to be their … Continue reading Event: Reconciliation and Friendship, 4pm tonight, Xetolacw School Cafeteria