Tag Archives: Military

In the Face of Dreadful Odds

Posted on 24 April 2015 by Isabel Gibson

“That’s a story every Australian knows and, now, you do too.” I stand there, brought up short. It isn’t the first time. It’s been all of four hours since we met our Melbourne tour guide. We can see he’s lanky … Continue reading →

Posted in Feeling Clearly, Through History | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Yellow Stars & Uniforms

Posted on 26 October 2014 by Isabel Gibson

Will we triumph over evil? Continue reading →

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Rites of Passage

Posted on 06 October 2013 by Isabel Gibson

Homecoming weekend at RMC in Kingston is an opportunity to see in action many fine characteristics: endurance, teamwork, competitiveness, and self-restraint. The aim? Get your entire team of fifteen to twenty first-year university students up and over a twelve-foot wall … Continue reading →

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Wishing it Were Otherwise

Posted on 11 November 2012 by Isabel Gibson

Using a policing analogy to consider the necessity of having a military, and being prepared to fight and win wars. Continue reading →

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A Proportional Response

Posted on 06 November 2011 by Isabel Gibson

How do we honour and care for veterans in a way that is proportionate, respectful, and sustainable? Continue reading →

Posted in Feeling Clearly, Through the Calendar | Tagged , | 5 Comments