Author Archives: Gordon Neufeld

A New Year’s Yearning

“Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts”  In the context of reflecting upon my 65th birthday this past December, I came across this quote from Charles Dickens’s last novel, … Continue reading

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Uncovering the Roots of Delinquency

In the wake of the Vancouver riots following the Canucks loss in the Stanley Cup finals, many are struggling to make sense of this senselessness (see also Dr. Deborah McNamara’s editorial on this website). Ironically I was – and still … Continue reading

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Back to basics in the New Year

Resolutions in the New Year tend to bring us back to basics. Undoubtedly this is why health is our overwhelming preoccupation as judged by the fact that exercise and diet top most New Year’s resolution lists. Upon reflection, health clearly … Continue reading

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After the hugs – what is happening to our rescued miners now?

I don’t think I have ever seen so many hugs delivered by grown men in a 22 hour period. I was riveted, along with one billion other viewers. I kept count, wanting to stand vigil along with the president of … Continue reading

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Editorial Launch

I am pleased to announce the launching of this editorial feature to our website. What pleases me most however is to have such a wonderful group of people who have studied with me through the years, be willing to share … Continue reading

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