Fear of Fat
Have we forgotten that one of the iconic beauties in West was a size 12. Nobody said that Marilyn was plus sized.
The New Year’s Resolution, Part 1
Ah, there’s nothing so promising as the New Year’s resolution -- a better body, a better bank account, a better world. And nothing so daunting – working out, working harder, working for the common good. It’s a time for decision making and … Read more →
Occupy This Space
JC Scott takes an impactful snap shot of a girl chasing bubbles, leading him to question the actions we take now which will leave an indelible mark on the planet to be inherited by a younger generation.
Raising the Retirement Age in America is Robbing Peter to Pay Paul
How is America planning for retirement? A challenge for both elderly and young people, author Martha Sherwood discusses some of the intricacies of raising the minimum age for collecting Social Security benefits in the United States.
Rick Mercer’s Rant On Teen Suicide
We've posted thing by Rick Mercer before. Things that make us laugh. This, on the other hand, is no laughing matter. Rick starts by saying that "every year in this country, 300 kids take their own lives" and he ends with "300 kids is 300 too … Read more →
Big Idea #1: I Am a Bank
Microlending isn’t new, but Kiva’s approach to it is – the non-profit organization’s on-line presence amounts to banking through crowd sourcing. My kids and I are one of over 600,000 lenders that have supplied about a quarter billion in loans in 60 countries. Kiva relies on a global network of micro lending institutions, 450 volunteers and almost 50 employees at the head office in San Francisco.
Initially, I set up our family account with Kiva as a learning tool for my kids.
The Past and Future of Language
Guest Author Autumn Barlow writes about history, culture, geography, the evolution of the English language and how our need to communicate effectively remains the same.
Mindful Community Building
How do we mindfully build communities? How can we shift both physical and social structures in order to live together in a more awakened way?
Speaking in Tongues: Learning a New Language
Julia Mclean challenges Britain’s immigration laws and suggests that there are some serious economic consequences for immigration laws that do not protect the citizens of Britain.
Flowers and Trust
Lorne Daniel discovers that a small, unspoken gesture can brighten your street.
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