One of my favourite things about the holidays is the story telling. My grandparents have long since passed away, but when I was little, I loved hearing the pioneer stories of my maternal great...
book review / Family / Relationships
by Spunky · Published September 10, 2021 · Last modified September 8, 2021
In March 2020, I was in a mad rush to leave the United States and return home before the boarders closed. I was privileged to be able to visit the US after a length...
New Zealand has introduced a bill aimed at stopping “conversion practices”; i.e. forcing individuals into programs and practices that “seek to change or supress a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.” This bill...
A few years ago, at a work conference, I was privileged to attend a seminar on how to maintain self-improvement throughout your career and throughout your life. There were a dozen wonderful recommendations- many...
COVID is hard on everyone– especially girls who may be forced into child marriage as a way to finance their families when parents lose employment. This is a reminder that global post-pandemic recovery is...
The statement put to survey respondents was whether “having children is necessary in order to find fulfillment in life” — respondents were asked to agree or disagree. We asked 60,000 Australians about their lives. See where...
It was not my customary weaponry, but it was familiar enough. Shears sharpened and cannon loaded with a fresh needle, I was ready. The instructions were clear and simple, but I still double checked...
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