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Learning to Live
The way Roxanne saw it, she had two choices: become homeless on the streets of Vancouver, or go into rehab in a rural community.
Life Lessons from an Autistic Child: Johnny and Me
Melissa Worrell’s life and the way she lives it has been changed forever by autistic child named Johnny.
Homes and Hearts Opened to Victims Seeking Refuge from Japan Disaster
A Canadian man sent one tweet offering free accommodation to Japanese seeking refuge following the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear radiation leaks. Dozens of people have followed suit thanks to Accommodate Japan. Now, the messages needs to reach the Japanese.
Lessons from the Simplest Things in Life
Debarati Deb learns a complex lesson about life from one of nature’s simplest vegetables — the humble cabbage.
The Merit Based Revolution
Using Florida’s merit-based pay legislation as an example, Peter Licari reflects on the importance of actually reading legislation that affects us.
Happy St. Rusty’s Day
There’s St. Patrick’s Day and Valentine’s Day, but for Christianne Tisdale, a better reason to celebrate is the day she calls St. Rusty’s Day in homage to her hilarious, wise and “gloriously heart to heart” friend who died of cancer.
The Perils of Birdwatching
An old man is pushed off a cliff while birdwatching and the perpetrator is released from custody. Murray Kirk reflect on the all-too-human cycle of suffering and justice.
What Cancer Cannot Take Away
Cancer took away Elaine’s life, but it didn’t take everything. Paulette Rivait looks back over her relationship with a remarkable woman.
The Pain of Why
We humans often ask “why?” when we’re searching for meaning. John Ptacek reflects on what’s behind this three-letter question.
Working Without a Pattern
There’s a certain freedom that comes from working without a pattern, if you can learn to just let go and trust your talent and instincts.
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