“Anything’s possible if you try” Terry Fox Simon Fraser University Campus was quiet today, but there was already a feeling of celebration. Spring convocation will be held in the coming days. The Simon Fraser University bagpipe band will lead the Class of 2022 procession to Convocation Mall, an open air auditorium. I found myself standingContinue reading “The Legacy of Terry Fox”
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Journey’s End #KaramazovReadalong
“Love is such a priceless treasure that you can buy the whole world with it, and redeem not only your own but other people’s sins. Go, and do not be afraid.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov Ninety-Six days, ninety-six chapters and one birthday celebration. I have gone back to Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Campus, whereContinue reading “Journey’s End #KaramazovReadalong”
Simon Fraser University – Black Eagle Canoe & #Karamazovreadalong
I am on location at Simon Fraser University, situated on Burnaby Mountain. I have come to visit the Black Eagle canoe, caved by the great Canadian artist, Bill Reid, assisted by Guujaaw, Tucker (Robert Brown), and a dedicated team of carvers. In September, Simon Fraser University is opening their doors orchestrated within a planned safe,Continue reading “Simon Fraser University – Black Eagle Canoe & #Karamazovreadalong”
Star Watchers
“We came all this way to explore the moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered was the earth.” Bill Anders, Apollo 8 Astronaut We are Star Watchers. When we think of the infinite or question our place in the universe, our first action is to look upward. The sky holds opportunities andContinue reading “Star Watchers”
World Art Day – A Declaration of Spirit
Today, it is World Art Day (WAD). And what better day to celebrate than the 564th birthday of Leonardo da Vinci. Why WAD? After all, we are surrounded by art and creative accomplishments on a daily basis. But to set aside a day for the whole world to participate, to party, to enjoy – thatContinue reading “World Art Day – A Declaration of Spirit”
Frog Constellation: A Love Story
“The frog is quite powerful in our thinking. It’s one of the creatures that can go in two worlds, in the water and in the upper world, our world. . . The frog is one of my family crests, but I don’t know the family story, how that came to be one of our crests.”Continue reading “Frog Constellation: A Love Story”
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