Author Archives: Craig

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About Craig

Craig lives in Calgary, Alberta.

How to have faith when the world is crap

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Craig

I’ve never really succeeded at optimism, because I could never completely ignore all the unhappy endings in the world. “All shall be well,” say the optimists (echoing Julian of Norwich), even as millions die every day from malnutrition and preventable … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, faith | 5 Comments

Don’t be evil

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Craig

I got a nice card in the mail today from Google Adsense. They are giving me $100 in free advertising. Nice. I quote: “PS: This card was printed on 100% recycled paper embedded with wildflower seeds. Plant it in a … Continue reading →

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Dance

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Craig

Last weekend I went to a class on contact improvisation. How to describe it? It’s sort of a modern dance, without any set moves. A group of people – anywhere from 2 to 20 – moves through a room, and … Continue reading →

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Mickey Loves Ya!

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Craig

A Facebook friend posed the question on her status update today: “Someone else’s faith in you can be like ignitor fluid. Do you know this feeling?” I sure do. In fact, there are days when all I have is someone … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, gratitude | 2 Comments

Will 2011 be any different?

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Craig

A traveling salesman pulls into a rancher’s yard to ask for directions. The kindly old rancher invites the salesman to come and sit on the porch for a spell, and have a glass of lemonade. The salesman accepts. As they … Continue reading →

Posted in accountability, growth | 2 Comments