This evening I had the pleasure of attending a Social Innovation Exchange event, hosted by the ASCent program out of Communitech. The program and tonight’s event are both aimed at fostering students with an interest in social entrepreneurship, and helping them to create companies aimed at advancing human health, prosperity, and happiness in this complex…
Author: marialegault
I spend my time hiking in nature and reading great novels.
Riverside Park, Cambridge Ontario
On one of those January days where the air is crisp, the breeze low, and the sun bright, I headed out to Riverside Park in Cambridge, Ontario. Riverside Park covers an impressive 102 hectares; it is Cambridge’s largest community park. Visitors can take a hike along one of the many flat and well-maintained trails any…
A New Apartment for 2015
I am pleased to announce, readers, that this past weekend I moved into a new apartment. I can see my old apartment from the backyard; I haven’t moved far. The differences are just as plentiful as the similarities in this new place. I am now in the basement of a home, rather than being on…
The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey
Abbey, Edward. (1990). The Monkey Wrench Gang. Utah: Dream Garden Press. Four main characters, who meet randomly in serendipitous circumstances and are united in their common hatred of industry, drive the plot of The Monkey Wrench Gang. Bonnie Abbzug, a mix of Jewish heritage, cabaret training, and university education, is the beautiful young lover of…
Looking Back on a Successful 2014 – Thanks, Readers!
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. It’s a fun and beautiful representation of all the amazing support that readers have given to this blog over the past year – so thanks, for all the times that you’ve stopped by! Here’s an excerpt from the report: The concert hall…
Civilization versus Individual Needs: What are the Implications for Sustainability?
The holidays are here, and within the week I’ll be seeing all of my extended family over delicious foods and festive merriment. Shortly after that, there will be New Year’s gatherings to attend. It’s a time to reflect and consider what the next phase of life will hold. There are many reasons to celebrate this…
Family Volunteering Time before Christmas
Pre-Christmas time activities with the family.
Christkindl Market: Holiday Times Ahead!
The holiday season is approaching – or, more appropriately, already here! As soon as the Christkindl Market appears at Kitchener City Hall, I know that I have to start thinking about the gifts and trappings of Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. My family members have, for the most part, resided in Kitchener-Waterloo for their entire…
Fun weekend with @Guild_Cafe and @GamesonTap
Today, the weather has been grey and chilly. I am currently sitting at a board game cafe to ward away the dark November night. I have visited two board game cafes within the past 24 hours. Both visits have involved ample beer, panini sandwiches, and learning about new board games. The first, The Adventurers Guild,…
Sailing Towards a Sustainable Future
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Maria Legault 