Tag Archives: Citizenship

Gift from the Beach

A gift from the sea, paid forward. Continue reading

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Willing Hands

What an ugly cross-stitched chair cover taught me. Continue reading

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National Treasure #163: Laura Grossman

The young woman who changed the face of Ottawa. Continue reading

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Umm, No

In praise of free speech and free ignoring. Continue reading

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The Twelve

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

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Week 2 of the Campaign

Status report on Week 2 of The Campaign, Isabel for Senator, and a link to my first YouTube video. Continue reading

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Week 1 of the Campaign

Status report on Week 1 of The Campaign: Isabel for Senator. Continue reading

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Venn & the Art of Political Maintenance

Inspired by the recent election, an analysis of my qualifications for a Government appointment, supported (of course) by a Venn diagram. Order your button early: They’re gonna go fast. Continue reading

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You Talkin’ for Me?

An open letter to the (soon to be) Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, on behalf of just me. (PS – Buddy! Get a head shot that doesn’t make you look like a Chippendale wannabe.) Continue reading

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