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…”
Archives for 2013
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.
We Just Don’t Talk About It – (Sponsored Video)
When they are around cancer, people just don’t talk about their experience. That doesn’t help the fight against cancer – people need to be talking, about the pain, about the success.
Butterflies in Winter
Amongst her repeated subjects is the butterfly. Sitting under a pile of snow and cold darkness here in Minnesota, butterflies seem far away. Their fragile beauty, strong determination (able to fly thousands of miles), and utterly obvious impermanence (most living less than a year) make them great subjects for Buddhist poetry. Here are four of Chiyo-ni’s butterfly haiku. May they inspire dreams, especially for those of us living in the winter darkness right now.
Ebola and AIDS: Is There A Connection? Part One: Equilibrium in Central Africa
These two lethal viral diseases, one rapidly fatal and one progressing slowly over a period of years, occur in animal populations in the same area of central Africa and have presumably entered the human population multiple times during the mllennia since humans appeared on earth. This article argues that the presence of a highly virulent disease like Ebola prevents establishment of HIV in populations by removing immunocompromised individuals before they can infect others.
Is It Me or Is It The Dog?
Most dog owners are proud of their dogs when they are behaving themselves. But it never seems to amaze me how often dog owners blame their dogs for their own fails as trainers. Is it the owner or is it the dog? I’m pretty sure I know who is at fault.
A Honeymoon In Heaven
A couple of hour train trip to Machu Picchu, one of the new Seven Wonders of the Modern World, this hotel is tucked on the slope of an Andean peak, surrounded by immaculate gardens and served by a gourmet restaurant with fine exemplars of both traditional dishes and new Peruvian delights such as world renowned seafood dish, ceviche.
The Battle of York: A Bicentenary To Participate In
The burning of Upper Canada’s capital during the War of 1812, a war that played a significant role in fostering Canada’s identity, is one in which combatants from both sides are still remembered as part of a legacy of 200 years of peace between Canada and the United States. To mark that fateful day of April 27 almost two hundred years ago, both the City of Toronto and the Canadian Armed Forces will hold several events in Toronto’s downtown and along the lakefront.
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