With apologies to the gospel in the beginning wasn’t the word, it was a caring relationship. In 2001 the 530,000 year old partial skeleton of a 12 year old girl was discovered in Spain. The shape of her skull indicated … Read More
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Caring is the Common Ground of Democracy
Barrack Obama, in a thoughtful reflective conversation with my favourite American writer Marilynne Robinson, said that his biggest frustration as a politician was not being able to close the gap between the basic decency and essential goodness of the American … Read More
Caring Makes the World go Round
There is a direct link between caring for each other and caring for our planet. Caring is that invisible but indispensable force that connects us to each other and to all forms of life. Caring reminds us that we belong, … Read More
‘C’ is for Canada – ‘C’ is for Caring (1)
It's time to put caring on the public policy agenda in Canada. By caring I mean the natural, freely giving care providing by individuals, families, friends and social networks. The fact is, more care is provided in Canada by families … Read More
Disability Digest #17( May 12- 19) featuring Stevie Wonder, David Smith, Michelle Dawson, Stacey Milbern and Michelle Amiere.
Irises hand painted on silk by fabric artist Michelle Amerie Dear Reader Painter, photographer, sculpturer Michelle Amerie created the Irises that open this issue of the Disability Digest. In her spare time she is a spokesperson for the MS Society … Read More
Disability Digest # 11 (March 25-31)
Vincent Van Gogh born March 30, 1853. ‘Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear’ Dear Reader This issue of the Disability Digest highlights blues guitarist Jeff Healey, lawyer Harriet McBryde Johnson, writer and political activist Alice Wong, and Black Beauty author Anna Sewell. … Read More
Disability Digest #4 (January 30 – February 5)
Cartoon copyright John Callahan Dear Reader Disability is written out of history either by ignoring the contributions of persons with disability or by separating their disability from their contributions. This issue of the Disability Digest is still in beta mode … Read More
The world needs more community organizers – building back better (first in a series)
The phrase “build back better” is being used to capture the determination and desire of politicians and activists alike to come out of the pandemic with a more just, equitable, accessible and inclusive society. The phrase, adapted from a 2015 … Read More
Forget Your Perfect Offering
First a reminder that our Power of Disability Concert takes place this Saturday May 9th at 7:00 eastern. Entertainers include the lead clown for Cirque du Soleil, a comedian with White House experience, award winning singers, storytellers, hip hop artists … Read More