The Perfect Strawberry

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Canada Day weekend is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with the perfect strawberries and ice cream treats.  Ice cream is easy; stop at the grocery store and pick up a tub.  But what about the perfect strawberry? Last evening I picked strawberries from my garden… just before the downpour.   There were some that were big and perfect, although not quite ripe.  I picked them anyway to … Keep Reading

Good design breeds good behaviour…

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Listening to CBC this morning I heard a consultant form Calgary speak about creating livable cities. He was adamant in his view that we need to close out the voice of car owners and redesign our cities for walkers and cyclists. He referenced the widespread practice in Europe of slower traffic and creating much more space for people to walk, move and live. During his interview he made the statement … Keep Reading

Are the Kids Really Alright?

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“The question is no longer whether a young person will get their 15 minutes of fame; it’s what they’ll do with it.”   Is it time to forget about the suit and tie business environment? In today’s small business world casual is in. More and more we walk into work places and we see jeans and polos. We see work spaces fitted for comfort and style instead of the traditional … Keep Reading