Category Archives: Community

Coming Back Up For Air

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Cheryl

Wow,,,, the Olympics and Paralympics arrived after 7 years of preparation and went by quickly.  I volunteered for both the Olympics and Paralympics with just over 100 hours of volunteering time.  I was an Event Host at Whistler Creek Side.  … Continue reading →

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Volunteering at 2010 Winter Olympics Whistler

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Cheryl

I have completed 6 shifts as Host for the Alpine Racing Venue at Whistler Creekside.  I am only one of 2900 volunteers working to make the Alpine Racing venue work for the athletes, spectators and media.  We are all working … Continue reading →

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Consistancy of Waves

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Cheryl

I have been able to enjoy 3 wonderful days with my youngest daughter (who is 18) at a beautiful resort in Parksville, BC.  (Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island).  We had a little log cabin with comfortable beds … Continue reading →

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Bubbles of Paper, Then and Now.

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Cheryl

Doug French from the Mises Institute presents a history lesson we have not learned in school. So many financial history lessons. The common sense is obvious when we hear the truth. Click on the link in the column on the right to see the presentation. Continue reading →

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The Story of Stuff (SOS)

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Cheryl

From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It’ll teach you something, it’ll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever. Continue reading →

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