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Are our students ready to tackle the world?

From the time our ancestors created language, to today’s high-tech world, parenting has remained largely unchanged.

It’s all about living with nature

It’s really funny, when we humans assert ourselves as the top of the food chain. Funny because we were not only late to the table, but likely got here by accident.

Memories are worth their weight in gold

We are the culmination of our thoughts, feelings and most of all, our experiences. Those twists and turns, dead ends, delays and new routes we took are part of who we are.

Are we doomed by our own creations?

World renowned physicist Professor Stephen Hawking says our species could be wiped out by our own creations within the next century.

Are guns really the problem?

Given the rash of gun violence south of the border, I’d like to examine the issue and reflect on the whole, “guns don’t kill people, people kill people” idea.

We can make it feel a lot like Christmas

The lack of snow in these parts has somewhat put a damper on the holidays. There are several reasons that it’s not beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Can we all help to save the world?

Recent events have shown just how altruistic people can be. Canadians are known for their generosity and desperate times call for desperate measures to be sure. We are rising to the challenges ahead to help our fellow men, women and children.

Spreading cheer, not gifts, should be our mission

Some men have a difficult time shopping for their spouses and the holidays simply compound the matter. I happen to enjoy shopping and don’t mind the hustle and bustle of the malls this time of year. However, recent news clips showing the mayhem surrounding Black Friday have definitely put a damper on my enthusiasm.

It’s often the little things that really matter

We have it hammered into our heads to make remarkable inroads and to always have an eye on the “big picture.” That may be well and good, but how many of us are impressed at the big things accomplished in our relatively small circles? Nothing will ever come close to the Big Bang, wheel or manned flight, so we should try to make small advances each and every day.

Kids and toys help make spirits bright

As the holiday season approaches, a smile creeps up on most parents’ faces. We don’t know exactly where this little bit of joy comes from, but it likely has to do with our kids.

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