I am not really sure that I understand the purpose of government anymore. I had always thought (hoped really) that it was all about figuring out what is best for the citizens and developing programs based on that. But it...
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This has been a crazy, busy summer for me. I have been working with B.C. Wildfire Service as a Fire Warden and it has been non-stop with that job. That has made it a bit tricky to get The Valley...
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Always remember that everyone out there has some issues in their lives. It could be health, money, work, relationships, family, addictions, depression or a combination of any of these and so many more. We all like to walk around like...
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Are you a good person? That is a pretty openended question with many different aspects to it. Do you do what you know is the right thing every chance you get? Or maybe you are a fairly good person who...
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Everyone has problems. Some seem more intense than others but we all have things that keep us awake or eat at us from the inside. A lot of us think we can feel better about our stuff if we carry...
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One part of human nature that we all share is self-doubt. We all know our own imperfections and prefer to not share them. It is crazy how we can be incredible at a job, sport or whatever, and have folks...
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Be polite, respectful, open, honest and sincere out there. Pretty basic concepts that can help you develop strong personal and business relationships. Hold a door open, help someone carry something, say “Please” and “Thank You” whenever you can. Folks enjoy...
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We live so much of our lives within our own tiny little brains. Any number of people can be at the same event and every one of them will have a different opinion of what was happening. Some people will...
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Summer brings employment to many students in the valley. For some of them, a summer job is their first experience with working for a wage. It can be a very nervous time for any of us to go to a...
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