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A world without fairies

June 13, 2018

What has happened to the world in which our generation came into –  a world of mystery, marvel and fairy tales – where the good always overcame the bad. This, …

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A time for reflection

June 3, 2018

Turning 70 in April has been a cause for assessment, reflection and wonder – where did the years go? Life for me these past 40 years has been a wander, …

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In search of stability

December 29, 2017

It is that time of year again when it’s time to take stock, reflect on the year that we are leaving behind and the New Year about to unfold. It …

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Gambia Return 2017

April 29, 2017

(Photo: Reunion with the children from the neighbourhood where I lived in 2013-4) A journey begins with the first step, I am not sure how many more steps would be …

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Change is never easy

(Picture drawn by Tetyana Kudina, Ukraine) A lot has happened in the world since I left Newfoundland and Labrador in mid-December. This is all part of the shifts and change …

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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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