Category Archives: Values

Pondering the different choices between what’s right, what’s wrong, and what is just an opinion.

Evil doesn’t always wear a big, black hat.

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

Bear with me. This is a long intro. What started as a Twitter discussion about how to explain death and tragedy to children—such as the event Aurora, Colorado—became a discussion about “evil”. Unfortunately, the challenge (and the charm) of Twitter … Continue reading →

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Let’s redefine “all” for each of us.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

The need to “have it all” is a topic that won’t go away, and the recent story in The Atlantic pushed it front and centre for moms once again. And for those who think that moms are the only ones … Continue reading →

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Hockey fan or parent; can I be both?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

Dave Banks with Wired magazine posted an open letter to the NHL, commenting on the level of violence displayed in the most recent games, but also showcasing the deterioration of the sport over time. It’s a great letter; read it. … Continue reading →

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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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