by potential | Feb 7, 2012 | 1000 Community Stories
A bit over a year ago, Potentiality correspondent Katie Burns wrote a great post about the rise of resilience planning in emergency management, focussing on some great work being done in Australian cities. I remember reading it and feeling pretty stoked to be part of...
by potential | Feb 1, 2012 | 1000 Community Stories
Last spring, I wrote a post on the Potentiality following the federal elections, trying to explain Quebec’s unexpected vote for the NDP. I thought a conservative majority could help sovereignist parties, such as the PQ, so far it has not been the case. Since then,...
by potential | Jan 31, 2012 | 1000 Community Stories
We all have those moments where we rush into a situation too quickly or are overzealous in making a good impression. Particularly in cyberspace, ease of access has given us unprecedented opportunity to act without thinking, and bad decisions can plague us. When...
by potential | Jan 26, 2012 | 1000 Community Stories
Three things receive unconditional respect and are regarded as near-holy in my home: a German work ethic, good food (preferably made with lots of butter) and Terminators (you heard me). I like to consider the Terminator ethos and ask myself, W.W.J.C.D? In other words:...
by potential | Jan 19, 2012 | 1000 Community Stories
I went to see the Vancouver Playhouse’s production of Red, a play about Mark Rothko at the height of his fame. This is not a review of that play. This is a story. There is a full review of the play in the Georgia Straight in case that disappoints you. ...
