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What’s Important in Life

December 15, 2006

As we witness what appears to be the demise of civility and the collapse of one of history’s most advanced societies, it is perhaps time to reflect on what has …

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Modern Living – life in a bubble

August 22, 2006

After a short hiatus from writing, mostly because of a busy schedule, and maybe the necessity to learn a new lesson, the restless in my soul has been once again …

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Another Year in Ukraine

April 26, 2006

A less than auspicious re-entry I have been back in Ukraine for almost a month after a whirlwind trip back to Canada traveling between Montreal, Stratford, Newfoundland then back to …

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On Being a Stranger – feelings of aloneness

December 3, 2005

Several years ago when I was living and working in Scotland I happened upon an elderly woman, formerly from Newfoundland but by this time a long term resident of Scotland.    …

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Community Generational Challenges

November 10, 2005

(This picture was taken with my working colleagues shortly after I arrived in The Gambia.  We were touring one of the local markets that was much in need of redevelopment.) …

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Welcome to my website!

It is intended to be a forum to communicate, share and engage with others the lessons learned from people in many countries of the world. It is my way of paying tribute to the teachers and mentors from all walks of life who shared so openly their ideas, knowledge and beliefs. Hopefully we can generate a dialogue on the importance of community in our lives; no matter where or how we live.

William Pardy

MBAA Kano Foundation

We hope to create an example that will inspire a network of small-scale foundations across Canada

A Mother's Love
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