Celebrations

Meaningful eulogy

July 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Family members encouraged to write out one story from their lives with their eighty year old father. This made for a stunningly beautiful eulogy, and in turn helped in the grieving process.

Celebrations, Classroom moments

Independent Learning Centre Valedictorian

June 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Recorded June 15th at the ILC Graduation.

Insights

Annie Radford Violin

June 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

A $10 000 violin sold quickly in large part to the fabulously well documented story the family had kept about it.

Insights, Traveler in Your Own Town

Urban Cycling Network

May 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

Ayrie’s reflections on a big picture village-building approach that is possible in Victoria.

Belfry Moments, Insights

Following your bliss: Career changing

March 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Charles Ross and the One Man Star Wars Talks about the most successful gig, The One Man Star Wars Trilogy,  he’s ever had.. from an unexpected source.  Interesting that in 2012 the Lord of the Rings folks did invite Charles

Insights, Traveler in Your Own Town

Compassion Trumps Loneliness

December 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

The impact of loneliness on our genetics is graphically illustrated. What is also documented is the healing efficacy of compassion and meditation. Our TravelerInYourOwnTown program is designed to break through the isolation so prevalent in public spaces.  The handbook has

Celebrations

Lance Harrison Celebration of Life

November 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

A remarkable collection of music and stories from some of Vancouver’s great musicians, and fans of Lance Harrison who passed in 2000. It was held at Vancouver’s Hot Jazz Club. Personal Lance Moments An extended version of this celebration with

Insights

Finding purpose for our dreams

June 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Finding purpose for the dreams of our younger people. We must hold on to respect for our elders, and each other. This is a key teaching for first peoples. It leads to finding our own purpose and fulfilling our dreams.

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The draw to accounting as a career

June 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

One of the most interesting questions is asking people what drew them into their field. Why are there so many tv series about lawyers and none about accountants? After I shared this with his fellow, we recorded what drew him

Insights, Traveler in Your Own Town

Quick Reads with strangers

June 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

An executive experienced in interviewing new staff uses ideas from Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink in forming quick impressions from applicants.