Padre’s Corner: The Power of Feeling Understood
The stable home/family situation of CAF members is a key contributor to positive morale and organizational readiness. However, emotional reactivity in one family member...
Padre’s Corner: Finding balance in times of change
“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.”
This quote from the American humourist and author, Mark Twain,...
Padre’s Corner: ‘Tis the Season
The season is upon us. No, not that one. The other season – posting season.
For CAF members, this time of year can get stress...
“I’ve got the watch”
I've been intrigued by the notion of Sabbath lately. Sabbath is a Jewish practice to observe one day out of seven to rest from...
“I’ve got the watch”
I've been intrigued by the notion of Sabbath lately.
Sabbath is a Jewish practice to observe one day out of seven to rest from work....
Season’s Greetings 2022
I’m sure you’ve noticed the houses around you all decked for Holiday’s season, adding a little light to this dark time of year. Decorations...
Let Your Light Shine
Eid, Diwali, Sacred Fire, Hanukkah, Candelmas, Kwanza, HumanLight, Yule, and Lantern Festivals, are among some of the different religions and customs where light is...
Military Life Lessons
I will be retiring soon and have been doing some reflecting on my career in the military.
I was fortunate to have served in Wainwright,...
Padre’s Corner: Legacy
The city I consider my hometown, Guelph, Ontario, also happens to be the birthplace of LCol John McCrae, who is best known the poem...
“How much toilet paper do we need?”
The real question is, are we living in scarcity or abundance?
Throughout the pandemic, there have been several challenges and triumphs. In times of crisis,...