Feminism (Part 2) – Why? [Part One in this series, which focuses on defining feminism and hears from mothers on the topic, is available online: www.synergymag.ca/what-is-feminism]. Our...
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Warming Winter Soups
Who doesn’t enjoy sitting near the fireplace on a winter’s evening savouring a fragrant bowl of delicious soup? There is much evidence to show that our bodies benefit greatly from...
What Is Feminism?
Feminism (Part 1) – What Is It? Talk to women about feminism and you are likely to hear differing opinions and oftentimes, you will get polarizing emotional stances. When I was...
Stolen Watershed: Your Water, Your Life.
Several hundred island residents attended a forum May 30th in Nanaimo to discuss, share and learn about our world’s water crisis, the results of privatization in other countries and...
Spirituality as a Crutch
It’s all good… we are all one… everything is as it should be…. My partner and I were invited for dinner by an old acquaintance of his. Upon arrival we found that...
Synergy Sponsors Upcoming Film Festivals (Mark Your Calendars!)
Synergy Magazine is sponsoring two film festivals on Vancouver Island. For the 5th year in a row, Synergy is a proud media sponsor of the 6th Annual Nanaimo Global Film Festival which...
Creating Meaningful Relationships… With Those Who Are Willing
I am slowly coming to grips with the realization that I have been ostracized by my family. And when I say “family”, I am meaning family-by-blood. As I reflect on the years leading...
Going Green for Beginners
Recently I read an article in the local newspaper claiming not everyone can “afford to go green”. The story was about a brand new “green” home that was over 3,000 square...
Book Review: A Reasonable Life
A Reasonable Life… Toward a simpler, secure, more humane existence” by Ferenc Maté, ISBN 0-920256-30-9 How did life become so complicated? How is it that in a few short decades...
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