Going to a place where no one knows you
I should have known better because it‘s happened to me before. I guess I‘m just a slow learner.
This winter, in a belated celebration of our 30th anniversary, Arlene and I were privileged to ...
Sunday , May 11, 2008
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A greener medicine cabinet
A Canadian parenting magazine put out a survey asking families, “What essentials are in your medicine cabinet?” The usual suspects made the top of the list, items like polysporin, acetaminophe...
Friday , May 09, 2008
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Victory over the flying trashcan
No matter where you live, seagulls are a fact of life. They are often seen living in cities with absolutely no proximity to an actual sea.
Attracted by garbage and landfills, seagulls appear ...
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
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Of children and chocolate
Will winter ever end? Last week, I walked into the yard in 10 centimetres of snow to shake the hyacinths, hoping to salvage them. Most of the Magnolias were ruined. The blossoms were opening ...
Sunday , May 04, 2008
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The dangers of cellphones: the debate continues
In your car, on the way to work, you see someone in front of you weaving a bit on the road. Not enough that you would classify it as “dangerous” perhaps, but enough that you‘re a little nervou...
Saturday , May 03, 2008
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On assignment: Taking care of the poor
Editor‘s note: Pastor Tim Schroeder has decided to take his readers “on assignment” for four weeks. This is his third “assignment,” entitled Taking Care Of the Poor.
Have you noticed that God...
Sunday , April 27, 2008
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Spring brings fresh fruit and salads to diet
As the weather gets warmer, there is a definite shift in the foods needed to be healthy.
While winter months encourage rich and warming dishes such as stews and soups, spring and summer come...
Friday , April 25, 2008
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Exercise safely and have fun
Exercising has wonderful benefits: it can improve your cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance; it can give your energy level a boost; it can reduce the risk of heart disease; it may hel...
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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Finding the fire within
A few summers ago, I watched a group of fire dancers perform in the inner harbour of downtown Victoria. They were astoundingly graceful and magical, their jingly sequin outfits shimmering in t...
Sunday , April 20, 2008
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A mineral in hiding that has great potential
What if there was something as simple as a mineral out there, where the evidence showed that it could significantly help AIDS and cancer victims? What if it was banned?
The mineral germaniu...
Friday , April 18, 2008
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