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Every violin has a story: An answer to prayer
August 31, 2017
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We loved the music of his classical duo, Adagio. Their sets are all in response to audience requests. One night I asked about the story of his violin. He shared it with everyone, and we recorded it at the end
Show me the magic
August 30, 2017
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I met him in a customer service lineup on a cruise ship. He was idly shuffling some playing cards while waiting. It lead to this wonderful story of Alexander Great’s steps into magic.
Staying buoyant and resilient while working for change
August 11, 2017
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Practical steps we can take to take care of ourselves while working hard at change. Other clips from this event
A process of becoming … find our heart’s calling
August 8, 2017
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Her passion and accomplishment in theatre lead to a summer job at a day care centre back home in the Comox Valley. She indulged herself in all aspects of working with children in a financially challenged part of town, and
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…