Category: Voices

  • From My Bookshelf: The Night Shift – Real Life in the Heart of the ER

    From My Bookshelf: The Night Shift – Real Life in the Heart of the ER

    By Lynn Willoughby The Night Shift: Real Life in the Heart of the ER ~ Dr Brian Goldman You may have listened to Dr Brian Goldman’s CBC Radio show “White Coat, Black Art”. I always enjoy it as he attempts to demystify the medical profession, explain what goes on behind closed doors and explain that…

  • Ask Biella: “What are the effective ways for an individual to positively change society?”

    Ask Biella: “What are the effective ways for an individual to positively change society?”

    Biella’s answer revolves around Being-The-Change we seek, to lead not only by example, but to affect change by showing it is possible and already happening.

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: May 20 – 27, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: May 20 – 27, 2019

    By Eric Francis ARIES — In order to confront a situation or problem that you want to resolve, you’ll need to relax a little and not be so judgmental of yourself. The expectations you place on yourself get in your way, particularly a kind of perfectionism that has no meaningful way to express itself in…

  • Ask Biella: “What type of comments can make someone happy?”

    Ask Biella: “What type of comments can make someone happy?”

    Biella tackles the delicate question of commenting and making people happy with a powerful Perspective on Sharing.

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: May 13 – 20, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: May 13 – 20, 2019

    By Eric Francis Coppolino Aries — Write yourself a memo tonight. TO: Myself. FROM: Myself. RE: How not to overreact this week. Mars, your ruling planet, is about to enter Cancer; this happens overnight Wednesday to Thursday. It’s been in Gemini for a while, and is also in a condition called out of bounds, which…

  • From My Bookshelf: The Edge of Lost

    From My Bookshelf: The Edge of Lost

    By Lynn Willoughby The Edge of Lost ~ Kristina McMorris This novel took a long time to get going.  To begin with it is the story of Shan Keegan – a young boy of twelve living with his brutal, drunen uncle in Dublin.  We’ve read too many of these stories.   It got interesting when…

  • Ask Biella: “What are the positive thoughts on ignoring?”

    Ask Biella: “What are the positive thoughts on ignoring?”

    Biella explores the tricky relationship between Attention and Ignoring, and how the brain works when it comes to Importance and Emphasis.

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: May 6 – 13, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: May 6 – 13, 2019

    by Eric Francis ARIES — It’s helpful to treat every day and every opportunity as a new start. Old habits and outmoded values only have power because we give it to them, often by tuning them out and refusing to be conscious of our motives. Many of these are inherited from our immediate ancestors, which…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Jams and Jellies

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Jams and Jellies

    By Reena Nerbas Bleach Stain on Carpet Dear Reena, Any “camouflage” ways or means to lessen an obvious bleach stain on a beige carpet? Shelley Dear Shelley, Since the color is gone from the area, you can dye the area. All carpet is dyed in the first place therefore it is definitely a technique that…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 29 – May 6, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 29 – May 6, 2019

    By Eric Francis ARIES — These days, your life is about what you have to offer, rather than what you get. It’s true, the whole world is set up to accept credit cards, and it seems like half the people you meet wear a UPC or QR code on their forehead, the better to keep…

  • From My Bookshelf: The Rosie Result

    From My Bookshelf: The Rosie Result

    By Lynn Willoughby The Rosie Result ~ Graeme Simsion This is the third “Rosie” book and I  have loved every one. They are quirky, funny, tender and philosophical. This one deals with eleven year old Hudson – Rosie and Don’s son.   When Hudson corrects his teacher’s grammar, it is not appreciated. When Hudson’s awkward…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Kitchen Helpers

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Kitchen Helpers

    By Reena Nerbas Threading a Needle Dear Reena, I have never had difficulty threading a needle before; however, recently I started having trouble seeing the eye of the needle. Do you have any simple tricks for this? Kennedy Dear Kennedy, A magnifying glass can help with this challenge. Here is a hack that works like…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 22 – 29, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 22 – 29, 2019

    By Eric Francis Coppolino ARIES — You survived the Sun’s run through Aries and the first expression of the 2020 alignment that directly involves your sign. This portends a year with many relevant turning points — and some inevitable ones. You’re under astrology unique in all the world, though there is a worldly theme: reaching…

  • Faith Forum: Not Good News, Great News!

    Faith Forum: Not Good News, Great News!

    Sometimes it’s all one can do to not turn off the news after a few minutes (although I think some people do at times!). A person may keep watching it and listening, hoping to hear something not depressing, violent or discouraging. A teenager murders twenty of his schoolmates in the US, four members of a…

  • Faith Forum: Born to Die

    Faith Forum: Born to Die

    When you look down into the face of a newborn baby, you’re looking down into their sweetness. You may have unanswered questions as you look down into their little face. Questions such as wondering who they look like the most, what their growing up years will look like, what will they be when they grow…