Opinion

Remember the 1990s advertising slogan from a certain credit card company that read "membership has its privileges?" I've been thinking about that lately, as it's the time of year that many non-profit societies and arts organizations are embarking on

The ancient Chinese philosopher Lau Tzu said "kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love." Kindness is indeed a powerful force in the world.

Last weekend was a weekend full of firsts for me. Due to a variety of circumstances, my family found itself double-booked with two out-of-town trips on the same weekend.Because we are not faint-hearted, we said "yes!" to both trips.

There are 92 elements listed as naturally occurring on the periodic table. In real terms, that number is probably closer to 88 or 89. Radioactivity converts heavy elements into daughter species so it is difficult to say they are "naturally occurring.

I read Nathan Giede's article in The Citizen. He assumes a lot thinking that voters are going to return the Conservatives back to power. The older I get the more I see taxpaying voters in this country are becoming disgruntled.

There have been many letters written, petitions signed and open forums held in opposition to the new bus maintenance facility, none of which should have been necessary.

Last week, Kathy Griffin made the news and quite possibly ended her career by posing with a replica of Donald Trump's decapitated head. I found the photo disgusting, grotesque and morbid. Immediately, visions of Daniel Pearl came to mind.

Christy Clark is entering her dying days as B.C.'s 35th premier. Her once-mighty Liberal government will soon be skulking off to the cramped and unglamorous offices of the official Opposition.

Even 30 years ago as a student at Simon Fraser University my experience was truly international. I had teaching assistants from Africa, India and China, professors from all over the world, and the student population was increasingly of Asian origin.

Zoe was back home 14 hours after she went missing. Very stiff and sore legs for her adventure. So many family, friends and neighbours came to help.