Larson Rogers…reflected on a family that mattered

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Of all the students I met in my 30 + years of teaching Larson stands out. Through his helpful creativity, he became part of our family. He came to our marriage rededication and shared these Bowers moments.

Story of Doris and Lance

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They met at a party in Vancouver’s Shaunessy neighbourhood in the 1930’s. What followed was romance, the war, marriage, breakup, and a life-long friendship. Doris shared these three years before her passing. It’s a remarkable story of boarding with Marilyn

A love of coaching speakers

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Drawing upon her leadership role with TEDx Victoria, Carol-Lynne shares how she helps speakers connect with their passion and purpose. To view more of Carol-Lynne’s thoughts and experience.

Engaging youth (or any age)

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What’s needed for youth ( or anyone) to become more of a player in organizations or the community at large.

A memorable conversation on a flight

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A stranger on a flight was willing to give insights. Three tips Justin was given have never been forgotten.

Majora Carter: Sustainability from the Community Up

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Talk given at Resilient Cities (2009) about smart growth.

Ingredients’ success: Capturing people’s attention

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Success tips shared after their first great year of running an organic, bulk food store.

A new agreement about money

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We can change the agreement about what money is. Ideas shared by an author of three books on alternative currencies.

A daughter becomes her own woman …. in front of her mother’s eyes

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Wonderful moment seeing her daughter married. A whole new family came into being, like a flower blossoming.

The story of Pender Botanicals

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Zoe Landale, a writer, poet, professor talks about a culminating enterprise, the creating and marketing of Pender Botanicals. In 2021 it was closed. Here is a link to her playlist.