The Aid Answer
If you’d like to help people in Africa get started in small business consider this: a couple of years ago, my daughter Andrea, a businesswoman in broadcasting, gave me a gift that’s a window on a way to participate. She gave me shares in Kiva. (Click on the blog's mail title to read the whole.)
Good Tourism
As Augustine the ancient theologian put it: “The world is a book and those who don’t travel read only the first page.” (Click on the blog's main title to read the whole.)
The United Church and the Jewish Community Part Two
The troubled relationship between the United Church of Canada and the country’s Jewish community has recently become worse. A resolution before the church’s national council in August, one calling for a church-wide boycott of goods produced in Israeli settlements, passed by wide margin. (Click on the blog's main title to read the whole.)
What Now?
Perhaps I missed it. But the analysis of the trial of Anders Breivik( who in 2011 murdered 77 Norwegians) didn’t recognize what just might have been a compelling plea in his defense. (Click on the blog's main title to read the whole.)
Switzerland’s Triple Treat
There's much to remember about Switzerland. In particular, my wife Barbara and I recall visits to three famous cities: Basel, Zurich and Lucerne. Each has a distinct character. (Click on the article's main title to read the whole.)