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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

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Drawing water from the spring

Drawing water from the spring

Posted on August 21, 2017March 30, 2022 by Van Waffle

Drawing water from a spring inspires reflection on where this essential resource comes from.

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Where Does Fairness Fit in the Universe?

Posted on June 7, 2012June 7, 2012 by Van Waffle

Conflicting demands for fairness are popping up everywhere these days. This week the Ontario Government led by Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals mandated that students…

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Genius Loci: The Spirit of a Place is a Flickr group curated by Van with 250 members and growing, exploring how places influence our lives.

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