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Deepening Our Thinking in the Internet Age:  Ten Tips
Suggestions in response to  The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains.
read more. Six Words To Describe A Life?
A review of the book  Not Quite What I Was Planning.
read more. Discovering Historic Downtown Brandon
I had a great time researching and guiding a historic downtown walking tour in July, part of “Doors Open Brandon.” It is an excellent way to . . .
read more. The Greatest Show on Earth
Evolution or creation? Science or religion? We had such an interesting time . . .
read more. Helping Families Deal with Death 'Most Satisfying Work' for Funeral Celebrant
To chat with funeral celebrant Lawrence McInnes is to explore the changing ways we recognize and remember life and death. The funeral celebrant is a . . .
read more. Book Looks at Islamic World
Are Islam and the West engaged in a “clash of civilizations”? Can Islam change to incorporate the equality of women? Such questions involve all of us as global citizens. So of special interest is the new book Nomad, by Ayaan Hirsi Ali.  read more. Community Memorials a Link to the Great War
(Two-part series)  What happens when a great world event slams into the lives of ordinary citizens? One answer can be discovered by visiting our community war memorials.   read more. “Memoir Man” a Born Storyteller
Fred McGuinness was the consummate storyteller. And he encouraged others to tell their stories, too.   read more. No Ordinary Walk in the Park
A recent trip to England and France left my wife and me with many wonderful memories. Plus thoughts about citizenship . . .  read more.

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