Born with mild cerebral palsy and hearing loss, Ronan Corr (with Earth Day Canada) never let disabilities stop him from living the life he dreamed of living. Ronan reminds us that in a day and age when we rush towards our future like a hare, going slow and sure like the tortoise is just as effective and gives you time to savour life along the way.
A Rare Breed — Of Sheep and Civil Servants
Having chosen a rare breed of sheep to raise and market, Julia discovers that the sheep are great but the French president and the British and French civil service really need some lessons.
In Praise of Wild Mushrooms
Collecting the first chanterelle mushrooms of the season makes for a great omelette and fond memories of the forest.
10 Reasons to Celebrate the Big City Escape
An escapee from the big city finds many reasons to love life in a small community on the West Coast.
The Antidote to Bullying
With the trial of the Hadley Six – six teens accused of driving their classmate Phoebe Prince to suicide in South Hadley, Massachusetts – underway, it’s inspiring to read about a similar incident that has since led to a worldwide peaceful schools movement.
12 Things I’ve Learned from Sending My Kid to School for 12 Years
A mom whose child will graduate this year offers up 12 hard-earned tips learned from sending a kid to school for 12 years. With back to school in the air, this article offers some food for thought from a “perfectly imperfect parent”.
Urban Solace in the Neighborhood Corner Store
That Kind of Girl takes a fascinating and fresh look at the bastion of every neighbourhood worth its salt — the convenience store, home of the five-dollar loaf of bread, and rows of salty junk food peppered with plastic bins of limp produce, all offered at a gentle 300% mark-up.
How to Renovate Your House (and Still Remain Married)
In this introduction to his mini-series, author Terry Hume relives some highs and lows of a recent home renovation project and imparts some wisdom to couples on how to stay married when your home is being torn apart.
Every Picture Tells a Story
I took another few steps closer so I could read the inscription. “Some people dream of angels,” it said. “We held one in our arms.” Then I noticed the dates: January 20, 1999 to April 1, 1999.
Swamped: When Death Comes Too Close for Comfort
Two men. An overturned canoe. Frigid water. George Burden shares a story of drama and human endurance taxed to the limit.
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