A quote from Eknath Easwaran. A picture of Ganesh wrapped in silk prayer flags made by a dear friend. Cozy combo for a rainy Sunday. […] Read More
Category: community
Given the events of this week on Parliament Hill, Naomi Klein’s talk tonight seems even more critical. I’m reprinting Elizabeth May’s newsletter. Read the last […] Read More
I participated in the Coffee Cup Revolution a couple weeks ago, an event put on by The Binners Project and community partners. I arrived at […] Read More
Looks like a great (rainy) day to sit in a Cineplex movie theatre. It’s community day and movies are free. Popcorn, candy and drinks go […] Read More
A young colleague who also works on the downtown eastside was commenting on the gentrification in the neighbourhood. He told me he is conflicted. On […] Read More
The UBC Learning Exchange has been part of the downtown eastside community for fifteen years. I’ve been working there for two months now as the […] Read More
It was one of those great fall days today when I could open the doors wide and let a fresh perspective blow into my life. […] Read More
As soon as the weather shifts, I get that back to school feeling and begin to crave routine. I am moving out of carefree summer […] Read More
I’m discovering beautiful buildings and learning about many groups working for change on the downtown eastside. This gorgeous building belongs to the Vancouver Native Housing […] Read More
My Dad was in town for his 83rd birthday last weekend. He is always treating us and not one to let us celebrate him. But […] Read More