I wasn’t the first time I tried to leave Facebook… To be honest I tried to kick the habit quite a few years ago. I was already getting the feeling that a lot of what I was seeing on Facebook was at best a waste of time and at worst hateful nonsense. I had a…
Category: Social Comment
How much is enough?
We went to see David Suzuki last night – he presented a screening of 'Force of Nature' – a documentary about his life - and then hosted a question an answer session afterwards. The film was a touching insight into his life, his family and what drove him. The highlight was the question and answer though…
February 2010 – Seedy Saturday
So you may be wondering what is Seedy Saturday anyway? Well its an event organized all over Canada by local organizations such as Island Natural Growers and supported by Seeds of Diversity. There are a few of main objectives – one is to educate people on seed saving and encourage the exchange of seeds between seed savers…
Day 324 – April 1st 2009 – Islanders easily fooled?
I was thoroughly amused by this week's Driftwood (our local weekly paper) front page. It said: "Bush buys Island Parcel. South End acreage ideal for duck-hunting." Apparently as told to the Driftwood by a realtor, not wishing to be named, the Microsoft Yacht Octopus was anchored off the South end of Salt Spring Island and…
Day 283 – February 18th 2009
Flying Visits – Food for Thought! So, I had a wonderful time at the baby shower! I got to surprise the mom to be, meet lots of new people, experience a different culture, be amazed by the number of women with perfect eyebrows, eat wonderful yummy Indian food and delicious spiced tea, catch up with clients…