Category Archives: Culture

It’s not a job.

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

We need to change the parenting rhetoric that has gotten a lot of attention this week. Raising children is important, but parenting is not a job—it’s a part of the human condition. That is not to imply that it requires … Continue reading →

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Winning. Losing. Trying.

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

I’ll admit it; I like to win. After a well fought battle of skill and strategy, victory is sweet. I also don’t mind losing. It’s not as sweet, but as long as everyone played fair, I will respect the victor. … Continue reading →

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Swear Words: The Next Generation

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Stephen Abbott

I knew my share of swear words when I was young. The big ones; the ones that might get your mouth washed out with soap. I’m sure I learned them from friends with older brothers, and I knew not to … Continue reading →

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Let’s start here.

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Stephen Abbott

On October 14th of this year, I made a presentation at Interesting Vancouver ’11. I was told I could speak about anything that I was passionate about, but it couldn’t be about my profession. For me, that naturally went to … Continue reading →

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