Watching the world go by from my office chair
A first person reflection on watching a YouTube video of a trans Atlantic flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco. The narrator describes contentment with watching world events from afar, prioritizing integrity in government, love for neighbor, and simple daily tasks, while embracing a quieter, grounded life.
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Frisco
Reminiscence of a Schoolhouse and Morning Routine
The narrator recalls a nostalgic morning in a sturdy brick school from grades two to twelve. They describe classrooms a cloak corridor an auditoria furnace room attic storage and a safe beloved space. A story of wandering escaping to the river and a child’s memory of being found brings warmth and humor.
Thanks for opening the dialogue on town care and dialogue
A reader thanks Kate for the article My Perspective Aug 28 and praises Jack Follows for care of grounds and visitors. They call for resident input on perpetual care funding and note gardening challenges from frost drought and canola seed in topsoil.
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Kate
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Babies Bathwater and Health Care
The article argues for preserving local rural ambulance services with trained volunteers while supporting central transport. It notes that rapid local response improves outcomes and reduces patient anxiety, and suggests a hybrid model combining local paramedics with centralized transports for multiple incidents.
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Winnipeg
Observation Observation Temporarily On Status
Addy Oberlin’s Observation Observation is listed as temporarily on status and will resume in Banner pages later in August.
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Addy Oberlin
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