October Morning

It’s quiet on the street Sun is shining but it’s not the sun of summertime anymore The light is softer It poured buckets yesterday afternoon just after lunch My friend Lynette and I decided not to call a taxi… A little rain wouldn’t hurt us. Walking back to the car, a couple of bicyclists passed … More October Morning

Can a Community Developer be Over Connected?

Establishing and maintaining networks is a core function of a community developer. And social media tools can vastly expand our networks. So, why would I question becoming over connected? Is it possible to become so connected – so caught up in maintaining or monitoring these connections – that we lose sight of our effectiveness? I … More Can a Community Developer be Over Connected?

The Caregiver

Caregiver has many names… Mother, daughter, grandpa, volunteer, service provider, spouse, fur child, friend… And many jobs… Guiding, nursing, sharing, tending, advocating, repairing, listening, loving… On many levels… Individual, family, neighbour, community and beyond… professional and amateur alike Caregiver does not discriminate and does not waiver. Once a caregiver, always a caregiver… whenever or wherever … More The Caregiver