Task vs People

I was asked recently by a younger active officer if THQ, especially senior leaders, cares for its officers. I think what he means is he wonders if there is an understanding of the struggles of officers, and by extension, the personal needs of families, and if they are taken into consideration when decisions need to…

Christmas chapel

Today was the annual Christmas chapel at the Edmonton Centre Hope operated by TSA. The leadership of this facility is extraordinary. The talent and maturity of the team challenges any group I have ever worked with. They are committed to excellence and it shows in everything they do. The theme was peace and the chapel…

And she danced

We gathered at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Saturday to celebrate Freda’s life and to place Richard’s and her urns in the crypt. It was a lovely day, and Belinda had everything so well organized – no surprise there. It was a delight to see Joyce and Ray, who looked after me so well when I…