Mindful Sufficiency

by Jack Heppner

Back in February 2015, Mark A. Burch facilitated a seminar entitled “Transitioning to Simplicity”. During this seminar, Burch referred repeatedly to the concept of “mindful sufficiency.” Instead of participating recklessly in a culture of consumerism, which our planet cannot sustain, he suggested that we need to simplify our lifestyles voluntarily if we want to leave a positive future to our children and grandchildren.

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I Love Oil (and Other Uncomfortable Truths)

by Wade Wiebe

My wife and I had just been discussing the fact that the ability of oil to do work for us is unparalleled, when I stalled the car at about the 60m mark of our country driveway. We decided to get out and push

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Going Green is Like Eating Your Vegetables

By Jeff Wheeldon

Our culture hates hypocrisy. That’s usually a good thing, but there are times when we’re too quick to judge.

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Food in Retirement

by Jack Heppner

Not long ago I heard of a recently retired senior saying that he was bored with his new life. His complaint was that there are only a limited number of things one can do around the house. I know many seniors who feel this way.

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When Weeds aren't Weeds

by Tim Kroeker

My wife loves to garden. I like to garden. We spend a lot of time in the vegetable garden. She does almost all the brain work and a lot of the brawn work. I put in the odd request for a particular vegetable when the garden is being planned. After that, I mainly weed.

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