Monthly Archives: February 2012

21 February 2002 – The St. Matthew Passion plus George Woodcock on Exploitation of the First Nations

Thursday, February 21, 2002, 8:36 am, Vancouver, BC Reviewed prose pieces; still unclear on objectives. The two of us cycled to the head of False Creek, for the day was fine, and the light beautiful upon the waters. After lunch, … Continue reading

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19 February 1997 – Michelangelo, First Nations, and Chinese Imperial Dynasties

Wednesday, 19 February 1997, 9:36 am, Vancouver, BC Long and tiring day yesterday. First thing dealt with negotiations on finances; then sent biographical information to David Wu; then reviewed Editors‘ Association material; then Society for Technical Communication material; and then … Continue reading

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20 February 2007 – Repairing Political Vacancies

Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 8:09 am, St. Stephen, NB Long day; mass of projects. Press releases for collective agreement and Council. Briefed acting mayor at 4 p.m. Committee met at 5:30 p.m.; acclamation of acting deputy mayor; vacancy was declared … Continue reading

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alone/together 1

Caravaggio’s Dagger, 2:1   Come a cold autumn                                 when the stones Lie buried in the ground And the fears have left                                  with your uncradled graves. Come a cold autumn                                  when the nights are long and fine                                  drawn like cold … Continue reading

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Morinville, Alberta: Community Identity and Civic Planning

1. Community Identity If a discerning citizen were to desire to appreciate and applaud a distinct community that knows where it came from, what it has arrived at, and where it intends to progress to, that individual need look no further … Continue reading

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Amalgamation and Community Identity

Civil Thoughts Series As published in: Municipal World (St. Thomas, ON), 118/11, 43 (November 2008). Amalgamation and Community Identity (Municipal World, November 2008)   Amalgamation is a touchy subject. But it is a common and preferred instrument employed by the … Continue reading

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