Tag Archives: Christmas

Poinsettia, Selkirk MB

Posted on 22 December 2016 by Isabel Gibson

A flower for the season. Continue reading →

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National Treasure: Christmas in Canada

Posted on 21 December 2016 by Isabel Gibson

A mid-point break from the standard fare. Continue reading →

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Into the Depths

Posted on 14 July 2015 by Isabel Gibson

Reflections in a glass ornament provoke reflections on photography. Continue reading →

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The Gift of Wonder

Posted on 05 January 2013 by Isabel Gibson

Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas with short reflections on 12 gifts We have some things in common, my next-seat neighbour and I: we are both female, we are both bored. She, however, is about 7 years old; I am … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Clear Thinking

Posted on 04 January 2013 by Isabel Gibson

Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas with short reflections on 12 gifts Did you hate math class? OK, you econometrics, engineering, IT, math and physics majors reading this (all five of you!) are excused from answering this one. You arts, … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Juxtaposition

Posted on 03 January 2013 by Isabel Gibson

Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas with short reflections on 12 gifts From Harper’s Index to Small Dead Animals, juxtaposition offers new ways of looking at things, and enables us to comment while retaining the ability to deny having done … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Perspective

Posted on 02 January 2013 by Isabel Gibson

Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas with short reflections on 12 gifts People seem most eager to give us the gift of perspective right after life has given us something lousy, when things are going for fooey. Nothing matters very … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Ambition

Posted on 01 January 2013 by Isabel Gibson

Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas with short reflections on 12 gifts Now that we’ve taken a day or two and evolved ourselves into perfectly reasonable beings with entirely realistic expectations, maybe we’re in position to truly enjoy the gift … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Realism

Posted on 31 December 2012 by Isabel Gibson

Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas with short reflections on 12 gifts   Good, fast, cheap: Pick two. Who says you can’t have it all? Well, apparently software developers do, and good for them.  This short injunction neatly sums up … Continue reading →

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