FINDING OUR WAY IN UNCHARTED TIMES A sextant was an indispensable navigation tool in the early days of European ocean going discovery. Unlike Heisenberg’s Theory of Uncertainty, a sextant could tell you both where you are and where you’re going. Are you on or off course and what do you
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: WITNESSING DEEP, NATURAL CARE IN THE HOSPITAL
–> A lot of what I read online about patient care and support for caregivers is negative. I read about compassion fatigue running rampant in hospitals. Or about physician burnout. I read about how, in our society today, there is no place for kindness or caring. It is almost as
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Six Ways Communities Can Help Caregivers
Local communities are great places to look for help and support for your caregiving family. It’s worth doing a search of your neighborhood – you’re likely to find community assets that may be life savers for you and your loved one. Start by identifying the schools, churches, community centres, shopping
Continue readingRob Maguire: Life with Pi: wading into Vancouver’s independent theatre scene
Last night, I was warmly welcomed onto the board of directors for Pi Theatre’s. Pi produces bold, uncompromising plays that explore modern life. They also have a fantastic staff and a dedicated, enthusiastic board. I’m thrilled to be collaborating with such a talented group of people. Beyond a shared interest
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