Opinion

Wanna Know What Bugs Me This Month?

By Jeddore John We are a little sparse on humor this month. Some of the things that are bugging me are too depressing to laugh off. What’s bugging me the most goes like this: Since Europeans arrived on these shores, the grey wolf was wiped out, as were the Nova Scotia caribou, the Eastern cougar, and the walrus (yes, there used to be walrus in Nova Scotia). There is some dispute whether there were wild turkeys here when the first ships dropped anchor, but there are definitely none now.

August 01, 2023

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On Regret

By John English I recently had a visit from a very dear friend. As is common during our visits, we stayed up late, drinking wine and reminiscing. On this particular occasion, she recounted a youth spent in rebellion – running away from home, shop-lifting, a bit of jail time, drugs, living by her wits. At one point, she went to the bathroom, and I noticed on her return that her face was wet with tears.

August 01, 2023

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Wanna Know What Bugs Me This Month?

By Jeddore John Wanna know what bugs me this month?….KardiaMobile. If you watch TV, you have probably seen ads for this little device that will show you your heartbeat on your cell phone.

April 28, 2023

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Hoarding: When You Can’t Just Let Go

By Kelly Corkery I approach this topic with extreme sensitivity and caution, there is a lot of misinformation and lack of understanding regarding hoarding. Reality shows, such as A&E’s Hoarders, don’t necessarily represent the healthiest methods for handling a complex mental disorder.

April 28, 2023

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On Relationship

By John English I have been thinking a lot lately about relationships and how they reveal who we are. Having dipped a toe into the writings of Carl Jung (1875-1961), a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst considered to be one of the most influential thinkers and writers on human psychology, I feel that I have a clearer view into how, in my many different kinds of relationships, I strive to express the completeness of my individual self.

April 28, 2023

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On Patience and Time

By John English “The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace. Taking on the reading of War and Peace is a project. This nineteenth century Russian novel runs over 1000 pages. (Full disclosure – I haven’t read it, but it’s definitely on my list.)

April 01, 2023

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Health Care Communities Must Step Up

Editorial We recognize that solving the problems we face in the healthcare arena is not going to be easy.  Without casting blame, the roots of today’s problems go back decades. In thinking about how to affect social change, we have been much influenced by the Transition Towns movement.

March 28, 2023

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Hartlen Point Coastal haven or DND testing facility?  

Letter to the Editor Over 300 bird species have been recorded at Hartlen Point in Eastern Passage, including 14 of Nova Scotia’s 17 at-risk bird species. This incredible diversity makes Hartlen Point the number one location for birds in Nova Scotia according to eBird (and one of the Top 10 Birding Locations in all of Canada).

March 28, 2023

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March 26, 2023

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Ask an Organizer Organizing for ADHD

By Kelly Corkery I recently responded to a plea from a friend who was struggling with organizing her clothing. Although she is undiagnosed, she very much acknowledges that she experiences many typical markers of individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

March 03, 2023

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