Category Archives: peace

A Peace Minded Traveler

Posted on January 16, 2016 by

Today I want to introduce you to one of my favourite people, a friend and fellow writer and someone who always challenges me as he challenges the norms of society. Aiden Enns is the founder and editor of an award-winning … Continue reading →

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A New Resolve

Posted on January 8, 2016 by

Last week, I wrote about That Resolution. Today, I’m writing about This One. On New Year’s Day I went to a yoga class at Haven Wellness and Yoga in Abbotsford – a fabulous new studio here in town. The owner, … Continue reading →

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My wish for you and yours…

Posted on December 24, 2015 by

God bless us, every one.

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Bangladesh – what have we learned?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by

When you treat workers as cheap labor it’s difficult to care for them. The long term solution to this is simply responsible entrepreneurship – Nazma Akhter, president of the Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation (Union of Garment Workers Association) A year … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth, Good will to all

Posted on December 24, 2013 by

  I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play And wild and sweet the words repeat Of Peace on Earth, Good Will to all! -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow   The three wise men and I wish you … Continue reading →

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To remember…

Posted on November 11, 2013 by

As a person dedicated to active peace-making, I wrestle with this day. I heartily agree with the sentiment “Lest we forget” – we should never forget that war is evil, that innocent people die in war because of decisions made … Continue reading →

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On Truth, Reconcilation, Peace and Thrift

Posted on September 15, 2013 by

This is not going to be a typical post because it has absolutely nothing to do with thrift shopping. It does, however, have to do with peace and I am, after all, a thrift shopper for peace! Something very important … Continue reading →

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To be and not to buy

Posted on July 15, 2013 by

A couple of months ago I blogged about a wedding. Anna-Marie and Daniel got married in May and I was struck by the care and thought that went into their day. Nothing was done “just because that’s how it’s done” … Continue reading →

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Back to Bangladesh

Posted on June 23, 2013 by

So how much have you been thinking about the factory collapse in Bangladesh that happened in April? I’ve been thinking about this a lot. I was pleased to see this excellent cover story on this in last Saturday’s edition of … Continue reading →

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Contrasts in Courtenay

Posted on June 1, 2013 by

Contrasts in Courtenay Last week I wrote about the Black Creek MCC World Relief Fair and my fun in their Rummage Sale tent. The weather that weekend was crazy – torrential rain that turned into glorious sunshine – which lasted … Continue reading →

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