Walking the Appalachian Trail

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At yoga Kimber mentioned she was going for a six day hike on the West Coast Trail…. “Do you hike often?” Back in 2007 she walked for 6 months…. and accomplished this life-changing experience.

Find place and peace after walking the Appalachian Trail

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Adjusting to daily life upon her return to the ‘normal’ day-to-day after her six month meditative yet engaged adventure.

Dr Lisa Gunderson-Community School Interview

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Themes Getting past stereotypes – enjoying variety Moving into new territory Dealing with Difficult People and Situations Relaxation and Stress Management

Secretary discovers her big voice

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Innovative libraries

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align=”left” The expanding services and resources that libraries are bringing to our communities are stunning, and welcomed. Innovations are being driven by the cool ideas and generous spirit of librarians around the world.

Preparing for the gift of retirement

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Tips on how to see and experience retirement as a gift

Studs Terkel: oral historian, broadcaster

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Studs Terkel was a hero of mine. Such a please to run into someone else who is intimately aware of his work and directly influenced by his work..

Colliding with Strangers: Cab driver advice

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There’s more to taking a cab than just getting there. Enroute to a very important exam, she took a cab and received just the right support.

Urban garden adding to the community

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Latest developments at the Yates Street Community Garden in downtown Victoria, BC. It was basically a parking lot before this initiative.

West Side Family Place ( Vancouver) 1983

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35 years ago… West Side Family Place was featured on this news clip…Honest, timeless, candid sharing, ..