responding to hate with love I just finished watching this short film by Frank Chi that is about responding to hate with love. Young Muslim Americans read aloud via letters by Japanese Americans about their experiences in World War II. My eyes welled up with tears as the elderly Japanese people were so clearly moved by their […]
#MakeItMerry Delivery of Cards to the homeless
“Is this for me?” Two days before Christmas, my family and I handed out the cards that came in for the #MakeItMerry project. As we delivered your cards to the homeless at the Drop In (DI) Centre, this question was heard more than once. People were shocked and surprised that people from all over had […]
Send cards for the homeless DropIn Centre
Everyone deserves some merry in their Christmas. In fact, those who have no roof over their heads, who struggle for the basics of life, are more deserving than most. I recently attended an event at the Calgary Drop In Centre (DI) and my heart was moved. As part of the very vibrant social media community meetups […]
Send mail to our military heroes
As I walked among the rows of crosses in the Field of Crosses my heart was conflicted. Feelings of deep sadness at the loss of such young life collided with my profound gratefulness. I’m still sorting this out. One thing is for certain. I owe them my thanks. We all do. Following these photos you […]