Category Archives: Thinking Broadly

Exploring new perspectives, new ways of thinking, or exercising critical thinking skills.

Getting in Shape

Posted on 15 May 2016 by Isabel Gibson

A lesson from baseball launches a 6-year fitness project. With video! Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Perfect

Posted on 24 April 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Comparing my work and training patterns to an astronaut’s leads to a new resolve. Continue reading →

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Dandelion, Toronto

Posted on 07 January 2016 by Isabel Gibson

A plant metaphor for the start of the new year. Continue reading →

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Tree Fern, Sydney AUS

Posted on 05 January 2016 by Isabel Gibson

A plant metaphor for the start of the new year. Continue reading →

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Who Owns the Fish?

Posted on 03 January 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Learning anew how the organization of the information hinders or supports solving puzzles – and maybe even problems. Continue reading →

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Whale!

Posted on 13 December 2015 by Isabel Gibson

Whale watching as a metaphor for governance – self and otherwise. Continue reading →

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In Perpetuity

Posted on 06 December 2015 by Isabel Gibson

Signs on heritage buildings in Victoria provoke some thoughts on permanence and transience. Continue reading →

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Who Wrote That?

Posted on 29 November 2015 by Isabel Gibson

A brief presentation at a church meeting almost 30 years ago makes me think about what others expect from me. Continue reading →

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The Twelve

Posted on 15 November 2015 by Isabel Gibson

Preparing for World Children’s Day, on Nov 20, with some thoughts on early childhood death rates. Continue reading →

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