Rachel Elizabeth's blog

An Introduction and Some Reflections

A little about who I am, what brings me to this work, and what I've been learning so far about this website.

Jim Diers: Transforming Consumers into Citizens

We are thrilled that Jim Diers will be joining us in less than a moth for the Neighbours:Policies and Programs event in Kitchener.

A New Economy

My learning continues in Cincinnati... Today, among other things, we talked about the possibilities of time-banking. Let me share this with you...

An Exodus

I had an extraordinary learning experience in Cincinnati this past week. I wish you could have all been there with me as it was so valuable! Let me share some insights, stories and questions that arose...

You need a Pep Talk

Let kid president remind you that you have a purpose today- go a live it to the fullest!

Clinton

My husband and have made a special friend, who makes us excited to get on the bus, bright and early each morning.

Community in Downton Abbey

People of all ages have been drawn into this carefully-crafted plot. What draws us in? Its masterful examination and representation of relationships... the very thing that creates community.

A simple question, which leads to deep connection

At the end of a long work day, a little person who sat next to me on the bus ride home brightened my day.

Photo Friday

Each Friday I am sharing one of my photos that I feel speaks to the power and joy of being in community.

Photo Friday

This site needs more images! Images provide a more immediate response than text- especially as we are trying to explore and convey community... what better way than images? Here is week 2 and another image I feel conveys community.