Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Big Blue Button

Posted on August 28, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Bear with me…I’m about to make a case for civil disobedience with respect to the (non)delivery of healthcare.          We’ve all experienced the feeling of helplessness and controlled panic when our mothers, fathers, partners, children and friends are … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Gift

Posted on August 21, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

What’s the perfect wedding gift for your little sister?  The one who’s been married twice and waited 10 years before she decided she was ready to take the plunge again?  I’ve been pondering this question for weeks and time is … Continue reading →

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Zwoz The Wizard of Oz – The Sequel

Posted on August 14, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

If men are from Mars and women are from Venus then the Health Minister must be from Nix, one of the 4 moons orbiting the non-planet known as Pluto.  The Mars/Venus paradigm is supposed to help the sexes understand each … Continue reading →

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Zwoz: The Wizard of Oz

Posted on August 7, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

It’s amazing what you can learn about a person in 45 minutes.  After 6 long months the Whitemud Citizen’s for Public Health (WCPH)* was granted an audience with the Health Minister, Mr. Zwozdesky.  It’s hard to describe the meeting, although … Continue reading →

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