Sylvia Miehm I met Sylvia Miehm during the pandemic, just as the lockdowns were beginning to lift. We were all navigating the transition back to a semi-normal life. My longtime hair stylist had decided to retire and I found myself grappling with a rather unfortunate case of COVID hair. Fortunately, a friend recommended Sylvia. Recently, … Continue reading EPISODE 6 – CHANGE THE WORLD JUST BY SHOWING UP – DECEMBER 3
EPISODE 5: CHAOS & BEAUTY – NOVEMBER 26
Gary Kirkham & Chea Han-Kirkham My connection to Gary Kirkham and Chea Han-Kirkham is deeply rooted – in some ways, it feels predestined. However, there’s a part of them that’s beyond my comprehension. Before we met, both of them experienced profound trauma in their lives. Living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in the mid-1970s, Chea was … Continue reading EPISODE 5: CHAOS & BEAUTY – NOVEMBER 26
EPISODE 4 – EVENTUALLY YOU HAVE TO FACE THE REALITY – NOVEMBER 19
There are people who keep popping in and out of my life, and Joanne Olson is one of them. We met at a playwriting group many years ago, but since then, we’ve only had a handful of exchanges. We also connect in visual realm. Joanne, a documentary photographer, specializes in capturing candid images of families. … Continue reading EPISODE 4 – EVENTUALLY YOU HAVE TO FACE THE REALITY – NOVEMBER 19
EPISODE 3 – HOPE FOR THE BEST. PREPARE FOR THE WORST – NOVEMBER 12
One of the most challenging roles in any community is that of a municipal politician. We often observe them from a distance, unaware of the full story behind their decisions – decisions that can have a profound impact on our lives. Since retiring from active politics, Jane Grey Mitchell continues to share her nuggets of … Continue reading EPISODE 3 – HOPE FOR THE BEST. PREPARE FOR THE WORST – NOVEMBER 12
EPISODE 2 – WE ARE NOT AN EXCEPTION – NOVEMBER 5
Every morning, when I scroll through my Instagram feed, I know I’ll find a post from Alf Bogusky. Every day, Alf marks the beginning and end of his day with a series of photos from the same location. In the morning, he takes photos from the front of his house, and in the evening, as … Continue reading EPISODE 2 – WE ARE NOT AN EXCEPTION – NOVEMBER 5
EPISODE 1 – LOVE & MONEY – HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN
My wife and I first met Man Vo at the Kitchener Farmers Market when he was seven years old, working alongside his dad at their family produce stall. We watched him grow from a charming young boy to a charismatic 27-year-old who now runs a successful produce sales and delivery service in Guelph and a … Continue reading EPISODE 1 – LOVE & MONEY – HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN
Visually Speaking 