Pop 89: Curious Friends
The biggest adjustment is the adjustment to people. I hear myself say that as I enter the Regina Airport parking lot. I’ve spent so much time alone on the prairie that when the Park reopens…
Check It Out: There’s still time to learn from our mistakes
A sign in front of a local business read, “I’ve learned so much from my mistakes that I’m thinking of making more!” After browsing through my news feed…
The Bunge-Viterra merger may not be the golden grain deal for farmers
In a recent op-ed, Gregory Heckman, CEO of Bunge, defended the proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra, arguing that the combination would mean investment…
Pop 89: The Walk Home
Isn't a pilgrimage supposed to be religious? That's a question I got asked a lot when I talked about the life-changing historic walks I made…
Check It Out: Leaving a legacy of loved and hated commentary
The monument at the man's grave read: “Born 1940. Gave up smoking 1985. Gave up booze 1995. Gave up red meat 2000. Died anyway 2010”.
Pop 89: Blood & Guts
Walking along the Frenchman River at dusk yesterday, Spring sang her song. From one side came a thousand frog arpeggios…
Check It Out: Great things start from small beginnings
A retired man volunteered at the local hospital, playing piano for patients. After he had finished his performance he said goodbye to one of the patients…
Pop 89: Into the Mystic
Some of you know that “Into the Mystic” is the title of a song by Van Morrison. I’ve sung along to this song driving down Tennessee highways…
Check It Out: Feds say Canada needs to lead by example
The joke went like this … recipes are like a dating service. They never end up looking like the picture.
Growing Through Grief: Commitment
What do you think about when you hear the word commitment? What comes to mind for you? When I think about it I think of my work in education…