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Afghanistan
http://diplomatonline.com/mag/2012/04/confessions-of-a-canadian-mentor-in-afghanistan/
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The Dung Beetle Diaries. Travels of the Awkwerd Soljer from Sudan to Afghanistan and places in between’
Life lessons learned in war-torn countries .. . Obviously not famous, not rich, not a star, nor a hero .. in fact, just a normal middle-of-the-road Canadian fellow. So what authority does the Awkwerd Soljer bring to this topic? is he an authority? .. .
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Paws Up/Paws Down
Please understand that Judd the Rockweiler has made these decisions. I am only taking dictation . .. . . * One paw up, for the beautifying work the City of Victoria is doing on Fisherman’s Wharf Park, in James Bay. * One paw down, for …
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Bullying. Where Do 'They' Learn it?
I’m not even sure anymore, what exactly constitutes bullying. Is the definition of it broader than when I was growing up? Are we more aware of it, thanks to the all-pervasive media?
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The Joy (Or not) Of Depression
I have had diagnosed clinical depression for ten years, and probably the undiagnosed version for many years before that. It it likely that I can thank my father for this lovely gift, as he enjoyed it’s effects for many years. I can remember my mother …
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Back to School
Now is the time of year when we trot out all the old and overused homilies pertaining to going back to school. ie. Boy, the summer sure went fast! Wow! Has she ever grown! Mom, I need a new going-back-to-school outfit.
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