Professional Development Minutes

A pop singer and football player announced their engagement this past week . The news broke the internet. There are even events around Toronto to celebrate the upcoming nuptials . Does this make sense? Shouldn't we be focusing on what really matters? The world is in pain. There is social disconnection, war, violence, hatred, mass environmental destruction. Yesterday, there was another school shooting .  Love affairs of the rich and famous are not important. We can't let them distract us from the real work.

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30 High Protein Snacks That Are Healthy and Portable

Life is full of ups and downs. Your challenge is to find humor in challenging moments. 

‘Pray for rain’: wildfires in Canada are now burning where they never used to  

Watch the video below to learn more about Guelph's human trafficking awareness campaign. 

Lifehouse "Everything" (2000) Sing along optional:  You are the light that's leading me To the place where I find peace again

Prince Ea argues that the school system is failing students. Do you agree? And what changes would you propose?

' Never settle!’ Breakup lessons straight from the streets of Toronto

I hope you're having a relaxing long weekend! Self-portrait  Photo taken August 4, 2025

"Don't worry about failure, you only have to be right once." - Drew Houston 

Peer-reviewed studies from the American Psychological Association: In brief: Climate change apathy, cooperation on the decline, and more research