Designing our children’s learning experiences

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She’s home schooled her two children born 14 years apart. Her son now has his PhD. Her daughter is in grade 10. Much changed in the home-schooling culture between children. Our priority is equipping our children to individuate rather than

Giving out free hugs on the train… lifting the spirit

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Another example of an initiative to ‘lift the soul’… The approach was ‘a hug a day keeps the depression away.’ This story came up when I gave him one of our ‘You Made My Day Cards’

Israeli Youth Ambassador

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She was the youngest international youth ambassador from Israel.She thrives on the challenge of opening up a dialogue about modern Israel with Jewish youth in Canada. Shanut Sheiruit A Zionist youth movement is an organization formed for Jewish children and

Radical Civility… Recognizing others

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In these disconnected times, some radical civility is needed. This can be largely addressed by the use of our fun, attractive, heartfelt You-Made-My-Day cards.

Musical ties to the community

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A wonderful community building initiative by the Skagway Library.

Reconfiguring a church

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A visitor from Florida tells a story or reshaping/ reconfiguring a large church. When what you’re doing is not having an impact…consider reconfiguring what you’re doing. Reconfigure: to change the shape or formation of; remodel; restructure

After a Focus Interview at a conference reception

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Loved the reaction, the stimulation at a conference reception, which followed a whole day of presentations. It was to run from 6-9pm… Many folks stayed and talked till past 10.

Earth Ranger – saving endangered species

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This is Robin’s third year of working to save protected species. It started when she first saw a clip about “Earth Rangers” on television when we was seven. She talks about her successful fundraising strategies and the campaigns she’s worked

Being a traveler: new context for service providers

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Measurable benefits when business owners get to know, get involved with their customers.

Sharing “life” together

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Curiosity at the Vancouver harbour opens up amazing connections and resources.