In 1990, in Vancouver, we made a documentary about our work with young people using substances. This was made through community television at Rogers. Randy Jones had a weekly community television show at the time, with Rogers, and he was our entry point to pitching this. We paid for the video tape, and did the…
This is a humorous and serious TED Talk by the owners of Babble.com on the early years of parenting and societal taboos on what parents can talk about. It is an interesting perspective on bringing the “hard realities” to the parenting discussion. TED-Talk-on-Parenting
We have lived through an era of emphasis on efficiencies and as predictability success declines in this modern era there is a requirement for, and a benefit from our ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
This is a powerful, moving and bang on TedX talk from Elizabeth White.
Being a native Calgarian, I have always liked that phrase. It speaks to perseverance, persistence and desire for movement forward. Fresh out of cataract surgery, I’m loving the clarity of these spring days and I seem to have a clarified vision of where I want to go and who I want to be. One part…
Some curmudgeonly thoughts on the iPhone 4S
The Charter for Compassion is a document that transcends religious, ideological, and national difference. Supported by leading thinkers from many traditions, the Charter activates the Golden Rule around the world.
A light moment during a daily chore.
A powerful talk from Rebecca MacKinnon describing the struggle for frredom and control in cyberspace.
Powerful speech from Jim Gilliam.
A post about long lasting male friendship and how to continue to cultivate it.
Must see Ted talk by Eli Pariser.