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Archives for April 2013
First Visit
A grown woman realizes that the price she pays for living across the world from her family is not only in family visits, but in memories.
An Evening with Oprah
For the author and her friends, attending “Àn Evening with Oprah” at the Bell Center in Montreal is the culminating experience of a lifelong “friendship” with the celebrated TV talk show host.
King of the Class – A Book By Gila Green
King of the Class takes Israel’s deep internal religious and political divisions to their logical dystopian conclusion. The novel is satirically set in the near future in a post-civil war Israel divided into two states: the religious fundamentalist state of Shalem and the militant secular state of Israel.
The Gathering – Don’t Be Left Out
This year, Ireland has opened its doors to a Gathering like no other, offering a chance for immigrants and ancestors to go back to the land of their forefathers and foremothers to rediscover what makes one Irish
Beauty and the Janitor
During her painful recovery from an accident, beautiful model and actress Tawni, tired of dating narcissistic, misogynist, and insecure celebrities, finds her perfect man – a homely library janitor with a thing for model trains
Tarmac Meditations #120: In the Moment
Said a friend when they saw this picture: “Well, Michael, she is indeed one of the prettiest women I know and she is an absolutely wonderful person and yes, she is a heck of a runner…”
Leaders On A QUEST
Last fall, I decided that I would sign up for a two-day bicycle ride that would cover 240 kilometers. The ride would take place on the one-year anniversary of my cancer operation. This, by itself, wouldn’t appear all that significant, except for the fact that I am not a hardcore bicycle rider and therefore I would have to take some very disciplined measures to get myself ready for the long two day ride.
Red Thread In The Lawn: Get Rid of That Problem Forever
Homeowners like to keep their lawn and garden green and lush. Watching for and treating fungal infections like red thread can help maintain a vibrant lawn.
Is Community Spirit Still Alive and Well?
Our guest author takes a look at modern day community spirit and asks whether it is alive and well, and how best to help it grow.