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A birthday surprise that started on a village bench
July 31, 2017
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Her housemate took her to the Village for lunch…. it was just the beginning of a wonderful time as strangers joined in
Two angels beside them
July 31, 2017
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Two ‘angels’ who brought this couple together after their spouses passed on some years before.
Life 3.0 A new me
July 31, 2017
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Life 3.0 .When your own children notice the dramatic change … in activity, outlook and demeanour six months after marriage preceded by a seven month courtship.
To be a man
July 27, 2017
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I saw him sitting on a walker outside a clinic. I asked him a good question. He noticed immediately and after a short response, asked why I asked him that. I mentioned my book to help make conversations be more
A letter to their MP
July 21, 2017
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A 95 year old was unhappy about his move to Victoria, and missing seeing the cenotaph. A letter the day before Remembrance Day to the MP’s office changed his situation, gave him new hope and sense of being respected.
Moments that stand out…
July 20, 2017
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Insight into the power and place of each small moment’s joy. Another rich example of the depths we can plumb in our conversations with a good question and a listening ear. For other MusicFest Festival Moments…
Leaving Quebec… destination.. flow
July 11, 2017
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She came into a car repair centre because her car’s front end was shaking badly. Despite being ‘full’ the centre took a look at her car. We took a few minutes to highlight her traveling spirit, a spirit that’s not
Teaching art to challenging students
July 10, 2017
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Challenging students saw the advantage of taking risks and expressing their creativity in their art, rather than kicking up a fuss in class. At an earlier point in her career she was volunteering in an asylum in Mexico. Here’s the
Synchronicity in searching for work
July 4, 2017
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A heartening story of hope, persistence, humility, and success in landing a great job…. when prospects seemed dim.