Category: Publications

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Walk a mile

Philosophy Publications Reflections
(Picture-Gambian Child) An old adage, attributed by some to aboriginal Americans, says that before judging another person one should walk a mile in their shoes. But, from comments, news releases and columns in all media the refugees of the world have not only been judged, but sentenced to a life of despair. I am not […]
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A world of love

Governance Philosophy
(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 […]
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The radicalization of Canadians

Governance Philosophy Publications
(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 […]
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Untangling the World and Our Communities

Development Publications Reflections
(Picture: A Ukrainian community takes action to build a playground) The world appears to be wrapped in a web of diplomatic deception and intrigue, while our communities are cloaked in a clutter of jargon and empty phrases. 
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Unleashing the power of people

Development Publications Reflections
(Picture – My friend and his children) The plight of a young friend from The Gambia epitomizes for me much of what is wrong in the world. 
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Humanity’s shaky foundation

Philosophy Reflections
(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. 
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Earthquakes and aftershocks

Governance Philosophy Reflections
(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 […]
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Charity and its demise

Development Publications Reflections
(Picture – a family of children and their mother in The Gambia) I was surprised to read recently that the “Harper” Government has decreed that the prevention of poverty is no longer an acceptable goal for charities in this country.  Their rationale is that people who are not poor might benefit. 
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A return to self-government

Governance Reflections
(Picture – Election Rally Uzhgorod, Ukraine 2014 Parliamentary Elections) Initiative and action needed to solve our political ills I began to write this article about the growing void between politics and democracy as we face elections in Newfoundland and Labrador and in Canada in 2015. It transformed as it unfolded. We will be soon inundated […]