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Humpback whales are huge mammals that live in the oceans of the world, coming to the surface only to breathe. Like humans, they are...

Guide to surviving revolution and war: the life of Theodor Abrahamsen

My father’s family survived – barely -- both the Russian Revolution and the Nazi occupation of Norway. This included potential execution, a Nazi concentration...

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Morning Zoom meditations with Yogi Yogendra Mishra. He is in India. I am in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Chant the mantra out loud, then silently,...

Carpe diem – but keep the future in mind

Just because it’s grey and rainy doesn’t mean its not a great afternoon for a paddle and a swim. Stop in to play Paw...

Earth Day: Let’s protect the planet that supports us

Earth Day reminds us to stop pollution, environmental destruction, and climate change.

Walking backwards

The more we do something, the easier it becomes. In fact, with repetition the brain grows neural pathways. It’s called learning. It also keeps...

The universe next door

If you know people who are successful over the long haul, you realize they have their own style. At least most of them. They...

When the rain comes: Vipassana meditation via Zoom

Meditation brings a sense of calm. It takes discipline. It relaxes body and mind.

Life on the fringe

Later in life Albert Einstein became a household name and a symbol, in a way, of the wise elder. While he had a healthy...

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