A world of love

(Picture – Reopening rebuilt Kindergarten (pre-school) in Ukraine) The former President of Malawi, in an interview at an International Development Forum, described leadership as a love affair between the leader and the people. Some suggest that even for her this was a bit of a stretch. This philosophy could be the foundation for a “brave […]

The radicalization of Canadians

(Picture – Children from Tendaba, The Gambia) Radicalization has been much the topic in the media, on the Internet and in political commentary of all sorts. Most of this is discourse is focused on Muslims and their radicalization by extremists. What is missed is the messaging being used by fanatical politicos from all spectrums, aimed […]

Humanity’s shaky foundation

(Picture of Ukrainian War orphans who are looking for a home) When one looks at the turmoil and despair in the world, one has to give thought to the future viability of human life and existence. 

Earthquakes and aftershocks

(Cartoon by Tina Michaud) The tectonic plates of the world continue to move and shift disrupting and ending the lives of many through the earthquakes that this process causes. A parallel is the human and societal shifts taking place, as people are impacted by the detrimental policies being imposed by governments of all persuasions across […]

In search of peace

(Picture -Attending a Press Conference with Ukrainian Afghanistan War Veterans) This year is the centenary of the war that was supposed to end all wars, yet it appears it was only the precursor of what was to come.  It seems that humans have been at war since they first became aware of differences that are […]

Who will shed a tear?

(Picture – Taken with little Nyima) When   one considers the turmoil in the world, the wars taking place, the displaced families and the trauma they experience; it is the children who suffer the most. When one witnesses the growing world of impoverishment and the stark results of people trying to escape to a better life, […]

Legality without morality

The world today worships the rule of law.  Everyone espouses it as a necessity for democratic governance and civilized society.  Yet, laws without a moral foundation are but words on paper and meaningless jargon to people suffering from those who interpret their actions based on such laws. 

Self Sufficiency – the big lie

(Picture-Jatta-Earning a living in The Gambia is not easy) Much of the focus of the developed world and its austerity drive is on “self sufficiency”.  The belief is that if you isolate people from social support they somehow will become self sufficient. 

Of real concern

(Picture of Nyima with her mother Abee) Life for most appears to be one big “worry”.  It is no wonder that for many, life feels like a treadmill that continues to accelerate as one runs to keep up.