Virtual vacations past to present show world at home
The piece reflects on library programs and home viewing spanning 60 years from magazines and travelogues to YouTube. It contrasts wanderlust via rail journeys in Europe and North America with current tech giving instant access while urging Lent era stewardship of creation for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal
Neepawa
Time
National Geographic
Europe
Asia
Vancouver
Victoria
BBC
England
Ireland
Scotland
Nordland Line
Trondheim
Bode
Nel Tunnel
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Pole
Earth
Garden of Eden
Lessons to Learn About Reader's Digest History
The piece recalls the origins of Reader's Digest founders DeWitt and Lila Wallace in the 20th century and traces the magazine's evolution from a farm home project to a global publication with condensed books and music. It notes Lila Wallace's philanthropy, a 2009 bankruptcy sale, format changes, and a 2013 RC Classics feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Lila Wallace
Lila
Virden
Manitoba
American Midwest
RC Classics
Helen Keller
Jesus as a theme in art and Easter reflection
A reflection on using Jesus as a subject for grouping words into a colorful cloud. It notes verses from John and Peter about love, cites titles from Isaiah, and links Easter to themes of sacrifice and redemption through Christ’s crucifixion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Wonderful
God
Father
Prince of
Peace
Cross
Savior
Redeemer
Jesus Christ
Supreme Court ruling sparks cross border debate on euthanasia
The author condemns a Canadian Supreme Court decision on doctor assisted death, arguing it overturns ethical norms, mocks the Hippocratic Oath, questions democracy, and contrasts judges with Parliament while noting prior debates and media commentary. The piece references the Sue Rodriguez case and Robert Latimer, urging reflection on the legal and moral implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Canada
Phil
Supreme Court
Sue Rodriguez
Robert Latimer
Dr. Quavering
Dr. Death
John Geddes
MacLean’s
Ezra Levant
Winnipeg Sun
United States
Canada
Ottawa
Glenna Beauchamp
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Neil Strohschein
Young Women’s Christian Association
YWCA
DeWitt Wallace
France
America
Rita Friesen
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