MODE at the River District

MODE by Wesgroup is a brand new addition to South Vancouver’s 130-acre River District. Set alongside Vancouver’s waterfront, this project features 1, 2 or 3 bedroom homes, townhouses, and live-work homes. MODE is centrally located by the Town Centre Plaza, just steps away to banks, cafes, restaurants, a grocery store and more. This project brings modern design and features to 25 acres of greenspace, abundant indoor and outdoor entertainment features, giving you the comfort of West Coast Living with a contemporary feel. MODE is superbly located, just 10 minutes to Richmond, 13 minutes to Marine Gateway, and 20 minutes to YVR. 

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Pecan Slab Pie

Pecan Slab Pie is an easy way to feed your Thanksgiving crowd their favorite Pecan Pie. Flavored with bourbon and sweetened perfectly with Karo® Corn Syrup, this Pecan Slab Pie will be a new holiday family favorite.

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I have a confession to make: I’m a Thanksgiving control freak.

They say the first step is admitting it, right?

I host Thanksgiving dinner every year. And every year this control freak side of me comes out as I plan my menu.

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Urbana at Central Green

Urbana at Central Green by Mission Group is a new residence with 55 modern studio to three bedroom homes in the heart of Downtown Kelowna. Urbana is part of Central Green, a residential master-planned community at Harvey Avenue and Richter Street, just minutes away from Pandosy Village. Experience living steps to beaches, shopping, dining and a 5-acre park. Urbana brings heritage-inspired modern homes to a neighbourhood rich with history.

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PMP:132 Frameworks for Managing Student Discipline

During my second year as a high school assistant principal, I received notice one morning that a number of students were missing items from their lockers. Upon further investigation, we discovered that in one hallway of the school, an entire row of lockers had broken into and contents were missing from several. Thankfully, we had […]

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The Library Book by Susan Orlean

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from Susan Orleans' The Library Book; a peek into the Central Library of the Los Angeles public library system, and the fire that devastated it in 1986. I was charmed and completely engaged in reading this ode to libraries, librarians, and the special, magical space libraries have in our culture. 

Susan Orleans brings her childhood memories of visiting her public library with her mother to the forefront, and that spark is reignited when she herself brings her son to a branch of the Central Library in Los Angeles. It's been a few years, but she immediately reconnects to her sense of wonderment and downright love of public libraries. That, and her interest in learning more about the mysterious 1986 fire set her off on her latest book project. 

 This fire that destroyed 400,000 books and damaged hundreds of thousands more; this fire that destroyed irreplaceable collections of early Los Angeles history; this fire that sent librarians into deep depressions as they processed their grief-yes, their grief--it was a major unsolved crime; was it ever solved?

 It's not just the fire that Susan Orleans examines, although it is a major player in this book. We get the best history of libraries in Los Angeles; full of quirky characters, odd balls, tough ladies working in what was considered a man's world (yes, libraries didn't even allow women to enter for quite some time!), and a history of early Los Angeles--this was by far my favorite part of the book. The sheer size of the Central library--along with the dozens of branches spread throughout Los Angeles--it boggles my mind how many people are required to run it every day, the sheer size of the collections, and the constant stream of patrons waiting to enter when the doors open at 10 AM.

Anyone who thinks libraries are not important today are simply clueless. Libraries are constantly changing to meet the demands of the public; they remain one of the few places around that welcome all-the homeless, the rich, the middle class, the poor, the illiterate, the well-educated. Those people who have nowhere else to go-libraries are a place to feel safe. And who wouldn't feel safe, surrounded by all those wonderful minds in all those books and materials just waiting to be picked up and examined? And it's all free. And there are people there who will help you with whatever information or resources you need. 

I loved reading the history of libraries in Los Angeles. I'm always interested in early LA and California, and this book offers a unique slice of it. It's a glimpse of the development of a library system that started from a very small space with a few books to a massive, sprawling system that serves millions of people, and all the challenges that were overcome in between. What's most interesting are the different talents each city librarian brought to the job over the first 100+ years of the LA library system. There is always work to be done. 

If you're a lover of books, or a librarian, buy this book. The inside covers make it look like a library book. You'll be fascinated by Harry Peak, the man who was suspected of starting the fire at Central Library. You'll be interested in what unfolds, and if he actually did it. He's just another quirky character in the life of the library. Most importantly, I hope, for you-that this will stir that desire to explore, read, and imagine that sometimes gets lost in our day to day world. Sit down and read a book. Wander the library stacks. Check out the website of your local library. Attend a program. It's all there, waiting for you. 

Rating: 5/6 for an engaging, delightful read about a horrible fire that could have ended the life of one library, but instead brought together a community to restore what was lost. Also a history of the Los Angeles library system-trust me, it's pretty interesting! 

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Rethinking Balance

“Balance is stupid.”
George Couros, primarily from 2007-2017

That was me.

Maybe I didn’t say it exactly that way, but I was thinking it.

For me, to be successful, you had to live a reasonably unbalanced life.  I listened to the Grant Cardone’s of the world who focused on the importance of being “obsessed” to become successful at what you do.

Eventually that “obsession,” no matter how passionate I became led to struggles with physical and mental health.  I didn’t see myself when I looked in the mirror anymore. I was always tired and couldn’t do things that I used to be able to do.

I started to rethink the notion of “balance.” I started focusing more on my health, spent less time on social media, cut out as much negativity as possible and concentrate on people that would lift me up. I Did more to be present when I was home. I do things for fun that are solely to have fun. I said “no” to others more and said “yes” to myself.

I didn’t snicker when people would say, “It’s all about balance.”

Part of the way I see balance now is that it leads to better work and a better life. I don’t necessarily have to sacrifice one for the other. I have more energy. I’m more grateful. I am more focused where I am when I am there. I am more empathetic. I still have room to grow, but I look at the word “balance” differently.  I like this quote:

I don’t know if I am right but I know thinking differently about the word is right for me at this time.  This space is to show learning and growth, and here my shift right now is that I used to think “A” and now I think “B.” If I am going to preach the importance of embracing “change and growth” I should be able to share my development in both of these areas.

I still struggle with the world balance and maybe I am not good at doing it compared to others, but I think differently about the meaning and its importance.

Revised quote :

“Balance isn’t such a bad thing.”
George Couros, 2018 – Until I change my mind again.

• January 28, 2015 School Culture and Mental Health #BellLetsTalk
• October 4, 2016 What’s a video worth?
• October 22, 2011 Happiness and Balance
• August 29, 2011 Defending from Twitter Overload
• November 10, 2011 Lost in Learning

Source: George Couros

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CF Richmond Centre

CF Richmond Centre by Cadillac Fairview and SHAPE is a 27-acre mixed-use, master planned community which will feature over 2,000 residential units in 12 towers, 150,000 sq ft of amenities, and 500,000 sq ft of retail area. This project will bring shopping, dining and entertainment all within a walkable and connected living experience to the heart of Richmond. CF Richmond Centre will also feature open-air street fronts, bringing an exclusive living experience to the city. The homes, ranging from studios to townhomes, will include sophisticated designs, city views, large terraces, and high end features including air conditioning and upscale appliances. Together with Minoru Park, City Hall, and SkyTrain’s Canada Line, this will be the cultural heart of the city.

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