Photo Memory of the Week
Backyard Blog
2026 May 22: Here's the backyard this week:
- an iris up for what seems like just a few minutes (and technically in the front yard)
- the lilac making its own short showing
- the crabapple, also technically in the front yard
- the magnolia past its prime but still lovely
Tag Archives: Culture
What He Said
Wisdom never changes. That’s what makes it wise. Continue reading
Just Like That
Not-always-common courtesy. Continue reading
Posted in New Perspectives, Relationships and Behaviour, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Community, Culture
14 Comments
All or Nothing
Living without hyperventilating. News without hyperventilation. Continue reading
The First Step. And the Second.
Understandable. Fixable? Continue reading
Posted in New Perspectives, Politics and Policy, Relationships and Behaviour, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Community, Culture, Family
10 Comments
Honesty & Courage
Follow-up to Mint, Anyone? Continue reading
Mint, Anyone?
Where are those annoying twins when you need them? Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Policy, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Citizenship, Community, Critical Thinking, Culture
8 Comments
May You Live Long Enough
A new Scottish-Canadian curse. You heard it here first. Continue reading
Posted in Thinking Broadly
Tagged Attitudes, Community, Critical Thinking, Culture, History
12 Comments
What John Said
Happy Canada Day – and yes, many more like it. Well, without the physical distancing. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Feeling Clearly, Through Canada
Tagged Citizenship, Community, Critical Thinking, Culture
6 Comments
Who’s Smart, Who’s Thought-Provoked?
“Who’s smart, who’s dumb?” as Ross Perot used to say. Continue reading