Classism is a form of violence, which discriminates and oppresses those living in all parts of the social strata. It is a prejudice that holds people in the lower economic echelons back and violates anyone who tries to attain the unattainable lifestyle. In other words, it erodes the self-worth of those not sharing the ideals of mainstream society.
TIFF: Hyena Road
After visiting Afghanistan Canadian director and actor Paul Gross noticed the war zone seemed to bear no relationship to what he had been told by government or media. To set the record straight he directed and produced Hyena Road which depicts Canada’s former combat mission in Afghanistan as it was.
Let Your Opinions Be Like Birds
We have to aim ourselves in the right direction. Or, more accurately, allow ourselves to be aimed in the right direction by life itself. If we’re too busy being obstructionists or propping arguments up about ourselves and others, there’s no room for the truth to seep in.
Welcome to the Jungle
I can remember, roughly 1.2 million years ago when I was a highly decorated Sixer in the Wolf Cubs, the mantra we were always hearing about was “be prepared”. Preparation was extremely important as I recall, although what exactly the 9-year-old me was supposed to be prepared for remains a little fuzzy.
Saying Goodbye To Our Dogs – A Reprise
Nothing but time, the great healer of sadness, can take away the pain of losing a beloved dog. It is never easy to let go of a dog that has become so much a part of our lives. My heart goes out to all who are grieving the loss of a dear canine friend. They are with us for so short a time.
Ang Thong: A Marine National Park Unlike Any Other
Ang Thong National Marine Park is one of those sights you just shouldn’t miss if you go to Koh Samui, Koh Phang or Koh Tao in the Bay of Thailand. The price was not exorbitant, the ship was suitable and the lunch was nutritious. If you go to southern Thailand, you definitely need to put this park on your list of places to see.
The Charlottetown Farmers Market
The Charlottetown Farmers Market is a must for visitors to Prince Edward Island’s capital city.
Peru: The Hucahuasi Way
On a recent trip to Peru I was given the opportunity to take a 9 hour hike over the Ipsay Pass (around 15,000 feet above sea level) from Hucahuasi to Patacancha, something I will never regret.
Blood Moons, Asteroid Impact, and Prophesy
If Swift-Tuttle were to collide with the earth, the result would be massive extinctions, but a smaller object with similar properties, exploding over the Pacific Ocean, would produce effects in Europe and the Middle East that approximated the description in Revelation 6.
Two Ways to Protect Your Relationships from Social Media Invasion
Don’t share current relationship conflict on social media. If I want to talk about current struggles or relationship questions with others online, I might head to one of the numerous dating and relationship sites.
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