For those who like to watch what they say
Bill Strickland is a man who believes that you can make the impossible possible. He not only believes it he has done it. Against all odds Bill and his amazing staff have done what a whole lot of folks would have thought impossible. H
I was born July 4th 1947. World War Two had ended and I was a post war baby and my brother Dennis was a pre war baby. (he is seven years older) Our family moved a lot, Iowa, Minnesota, Texas, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Hawaii, Victoria, Kelowna and now Vancouver. I know I missed some places. I remember our first black and white t.v. with three stations available on rabbit ears. (the word cable was not known) I have seen [...]
A married couple from South Africa shared their thoughts, and the wife said she liked to talk about whatever the conflict is, the husband, well he is a typical guy, he would like to let it go, and perhaps, hope it will go away. My father gave me some good wisdom. He said, don’t let anyone rent space in your head, anger will suck the life out of you. We hear a lot about road rage, and the police will [...]
I love talking to people on the streets. I asked the question, “when I say the word success what comes to your mind?” The answer were varied and one young gentleman really got into it. The general feeling from the people we talked to is, success is not about how much money you make or what kind of car you drive, but success is all about your personal relationships and reaching out to others. You need to have a sense [...]
The question of doctor assisted suicide is in the news again. The question is simple, the answer is difficult. The debate often comes down to situation ethics. My mother had a massive heart attack and was left in a coma, my brother and I were asked a very difficult question, we can prolong her life but the reality is that she will never come out of the coma. The amount of damage was enormous. We asked the question what would [...]
Vancouver is so unique, it defines the title world city. On certain days you can ski on the mountains and then play golf later in the day. The down town core goes from the rich vibes of Yale town to the crazy weirdness of gas-town. The city Is alive in the summer with outdoor jazz concerts to folk festivals. Stanley Park is the jewel of Vancouver and a trip to the aquarium is a must. So you get the idea [...]
I have been riding a bike for five years. We have a car but I might drive it once a week if I have to. Vancouver is an awesome city to bike in. Stanley Park has to be one of the great bike paths in the world. You ride along the ocean on a flat surface and you enjoy the views of the city and the North Shore mountains. Spectacle does not begin to describe the thrill biking in. Vancouver. [...]
The Beatles recorded the song ,”when I am 64.” For your information Paul wrote this song when he was 16.. When they recorded it they were young and today there are only two left Paul and Ringo. (Paul is in his late 60;s Ringo is in his early 70″s) Wow it seems like yesterday. (another great song). So this month another milestone, my wife and I celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. It has been a long and winding road and [...]
Chris Hedges, well-known author, journalist and war correspondent recently wrote this, “We now live in a nation where doctors destroy heath, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy. Now this gives you something to talk about. When I first read this statement I got defensive. I know some doctors who work at giving their patients the best medical advice and care, I even know [...]
So your walking along texting your friend when out of no where a car hits you. This is not the way you planned your day. The car did not want to hit you, he had no choice, you walked right in front of him. So now your texting days are over. Actually , your days are over. So why did I die? Well, it was a text-book case. Pardon the pun. Instead of being aware of your surroundings, you got [...]
The one thing about living here is that you must get used to having people ask you for money. Everyday, four or five times a day, someone is begging for money. Some are very creative and some are very aggressive. The problem I have is that in a socialist society the expectation is that people or government owes me something. I was brought up to think in terms of privilege not a right. The problem as I see it is [...]
It is amazing how much circumstances and situations determines our peace and happiness. Years ago I visited Fiji and I took this trip by cab, then by canoe and finally by horse to a visit a group of Fijians who are living in huts and in a communal lifestyle that has not changed for hundreds of years. What hit me the most was the feeling of no stress. Money was not a problem, style was not a conflict and the [...]
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