Volume 13
Issue 3 September/October 2007
Dear WHOLifE:
The new issue [July/August '07] looks very nice.
—Email from D. Braun, Saskatoon, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I appreciate keeping up with alternative modes in the city! Keep up the good work!
—G. Laing, Saskatoon, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
Your work is such a blessing as you put out a beautiful magazine.
—Email from K. Tootoosis, Cut Knife, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I would like to tell you how much I LOVE WHOLifE. It is great to have such a wonderful resource for health and healing available to the province, and I guess beyond! Thanks so much.
—Email from A. Rowland, Saskatoon, SK
Volume 13
Issue 2 July/August 2007
Dear WHOLifE:
I just wanted you to know that I thoroughly enjoyed the article [The Art of Giving, May/June '07] written by Trent Deerhorn. I hope to see more of his work. Bright Blessings.
—Email from H. Sawatzky, Saskatoon, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I wish to thank you for your inspiring energy. I always so look forward to your delivery of the WHOLifE magazine to our office. I see them read and disappear, so that’s good. I can’t wait to see the new publication. I always immediately thumb through it as soon as I get it. It is always so well put together and easy to read. Can’t imagine not having this magazine for our subject areas. You are experts in your domain. Thank you. Regards.
—Email from M. Badrock, Saskatoon, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I have been half-heartedly reading WHOLifE ever since you started publication. I have always been sort of attracted to the articles and usually read the ads with mild curiosity. That all changed recently. I finally made my first phone call to one of your advertisers. The next day I took part in a small, almost informal, one-day course. It was quite simply a life-changing experience. The very next day I went out with some old and new friends and played, danced, and sang more freely than I have in years. I would never have made that phone call without WHOLifE. You must have positively influenced 100s, if not 1000s, of people's lives just like me. Thank-you.
—Email from K. Anklovitch, Saskatoon, SK
Volume 13
Issue 1 May/June 2007
Dear WHOLifE:
The new WHOLifE [March/April '07] looks GREAT! Awesome production!
—Email from B. Van Berkom, Saskatoon, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
Enclosed is a cheque for renewing my two-year subscription. I love your magazine! Thank you.
—R. Herriges, Watson, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
The photography in the magazine [March/April '07] is so crisp and clear; to me the magazine seems to have a better quality of paper than I remember it having. I compliment you on your magazine structure. Peace Profound.
—Email from I. Barker, Saskatoon, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I went to Dr. Helen Caldicott’s recent talk and found it very informative. Thank you for including her article in your January/February '07 issue. I also took K. Keane’s advice in the "From Our Readers" section of your March/April '07 issue regarding the nuclear issue and went to the EFN website www.ecolo.org. This website states that it has "complete and factual information on energy and the environment”. This is quite a claim when one considers how complex the issues are and how much information needs to be considered. I found very little in the way of scientific information there and nowhere that I could find did they discuss the many long term health concerns connected to all aspects of the nuclear pathway. I would suggest that people interested in nuclear issues check out a variety of sources. There are many useful articles, books, and websites: The Pembina Institute (www.pembina.org) has lots of material including their new report, "Nuclear Power in Canada: An Examination of Risks, Impacts & Sustainability", also available as a book for those who prefer printed material; Families Against Radiation Exposure (www.ph-fare.com) from Port Hope, Ontario; and The Institute for Energy & Environmental Research (www.ieer.org) has articles and a video interview. They also produce books; one of their most recent is Insurmountable Risks: The Dangers of Using Nuclear Power to Combat Global Climate Change.
—Email from K. Weingeist, Saskatoon, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
In regard to K. Keane's endorsement of EFN (Environmentalists for Nuclear Energy) [From Our Readers, March/April '07]. By all means, go check out their website, especially have a look at their Board of Directors. EFN's Board is composed of Nuclear Industry hacks holding up Patrick Moore's Greenpeace credentials like a Duck Blind. Just claiming an ideal doesn't make it real. If Patrick Moore was an environmentalist in his youth, he blasted those alliances into oblivion years ago when he became the mouthpiece for the logging industry. Anyone who believes EFN's pseudo-green propaganda will be crying in their radioactive bottled water when this province is drowning in nuclear waste. Why would we choose to poison our soil and water to save our air? We have real green technologies at our fingertips. The vampires of industry are using our fear of climate change to lead us down the nuclear garden path. We have to take real responsibility for what we have wrought. It is our duty to look after future generations by leaving them a legacy of real green energy, not a nuclear nightmare to wrestle with for millennia. We could be world leaders in wind and solar, we could be the wilderness destination of the planet. Beware Nukes with green garb. There are werewolves under there. Sincerely,
—Email from L. Ter Heide, Saskatoon, SK
Volume 12
Issue 6 March/April 2007
Dear WHOLifE:
I sure like reading the journal and sure like the recipes in the journal. Thank you very much.
—A. Woynarski, Regina, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I urge any of your readers interested in the nuclear energy issue [Medical Hazards of the Nuclear Age by Dr. Helen Caldicott, [January/February '07] to visit www.ecolo.org and www.ecolo.org/lovelock. The information compiled by these environmental scientists is complete and straightforward. Environmentalists For Nuclear Energy (EFN) provides information to the public on energy and environment—promoting the benefits of nuclear energy for a cleaner world.
—Email from K. Keane, Saskatoon, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I operate a restaurant up north and wanted to ask if I could be added to your list of places where you send your magazine. I'm trying to educate about healthier life choices, and your magazine is on top of the list of educating. I've gotten it every time I've gone south to Saskatoon, and it would be such a treat to have it free to my customers.
—Email from D. Durocher, Beauval, SK
Volume 12
Issue 5 January/February 2007
Dear WHOLifE:
Thank you for WHOLifE. It helps me to connect and know what's happening – workshops, etc. I've connected to so many great workshops because of your magazine. Thanks again.
—M. Foley-Jacob, Quill Lake, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I am totally intrigued with Gary Renard’s work as you have described it in the latest WHOLifE [Nov/Dec06]. It appears to speak to me like nothing else has. Thanks for making me aware of this. It is very supportive of the direction my work has been taking. Namaste.
—Email from S. Kane-Kennedy, Victoria, BC
Volume 12
Issue 4 November/December 2006
Dear WHOLifE:
[Response to The Greening of Wal-Mart by Guy Dauncey in the July/August 2006 issue.]
Environmental Bullying
Wal-Mart is definitely not a mentor for environmental thinkers. Although recent media advertises Wal-Mart as a sustainable merchant, we must stop and think about what sustainability means.
Claims to reduce greenhouse gases are apparently in Wal-Mart's new plan, but a look at typical Wal-Mart locations and plans for new locations in the province indicate the opposite. Wal-Mart is most often situated on the outskirts of the city, contributing to urban sprawl and the donut effect. The donut effect simplified is the rapid construction of buildings on the outskirts of the city which draws traffic away from the core, thus leaving a "hole" or void in the city centre. The centre then becomes a wasteland and a prime location for increases in poverty and crime. Like donuts for people, donuts are not a healthy choice by city planners.
Not only does urban sprawl effect the local landscapes and ecosystems, but it also increases traffic and time spent in a vehicle for consumers, contributing to higher rates of greenhouse gas emissions. Big box centres are not accessible for bicycles or pedestrians which are sustainable, healthy ways of moving.
Although Wal-Mart claims to be a community partner, it fails to meet these standards as it draws people away from local shopping and industry. Local business merchants can't compete with the low prices at Wal-Mart. In order to offer low prices, Wal-Mart exploits its employees both locally and internationally by refusing to allow unions and by paying low wages. In developing countries such as China, workers have terrible working conditions and are paid pennies a day for the clothing and other products they sew and assemble.
I could go on to explain how industrial organic farming (Wal-Mart's new marketing scheme) is an oxymoron and violates one of the principles (small scale farming) of the organic food trade, but instead I would like to focus on things we can do to support true green ways of thinking.
Check out your local farmer's market for fresh produce. Not only will you receive a superior product to what you receive in a supermarket, but you also get the chance to visit with the people who grow and care for your food, as well as enjoy the diverse community the market brings together. If living in or visiting Saskatoon, stroll down Broadway and pop into the local bookstore, Turning the Tide, to buy your next book, or to the clothing store, Outter Limits, to purchase clothing from companies with good trade and environmental practices. In the end, you save money because you are part of a community that supports you and local events, your purchases are lasting because they are of good quality, and you are able to walk more from place to place, thus improving your overall emotional and physical health. We must invest in our future. What costs less today, costs more tomorrow.
— Email from Tamra Knaus, U of S Student, Saskatoon, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
A one-year subscription please. This is a very interesting and informative magazine. Thank you.
— G. Blumer, Dinsmore, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
You have a terrifically set up website.
— Email from S. Pitzel, St. Louis, SK
Volume 12
Issue 3 September/October 2006
Dear WHOLifE:
Great last issue [July/August'06] of WHOLifE! Namaste.
— J. M. Banks, Vernon, BC
Dear WHOLifE:
Just want to change my address. I trust all is well. Keep up the great work!
— Email from L. Leisle, Swift Current, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
Thank You....Thank You....Thank You! What an awesome issue [July/August'06] this time around. The colours are great, the layout and of course our ad looks awesome. You sure did a great job, Melva. Thank you for everything. I have been picking up the issue and sharing it around. Happy day to you, precious one!
— Email from S. Barnes, Regina, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I thoroughly enjoyed your editorial in this issue [July/August'06] and look forward to reading the articles. Ah, at last, someone talking about prosperity consciousness! So Wall is getting Smart? [The Greening of Wal-Mart article.] Blessings,
— Email from S. Kane-Kennedy, Victoria, BC
Dear WHOLifE:
Kindness
I shall pass through this world but once.
If, therefore there be any kindness I can show,
or any good that I can do,
Let me do it now;
Let me not defer or neglect it,
for I shall not pass this way again.
Thank you Melva for your great magazine and may your summer also be filled with laughter, light, and love!
Namaste
— A. Steel, Shellbrook, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I really, really like your website! That is great! I sent it to a couple of friends. I was wondering about a subscription [for a paper copy]?
— Email from S. Clayton, Kentucky, USA
Volume 12
Issue 2 July/August 2006
Dear WHOLifE:
Thanks for facilitating so many connections of great people.
— Email from J. Deugau, Langham, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
Great new issue [March/April'06] BTW. Good article from Trent Deerhorn (Handfastings and Crossings, Traditional Ceremonies of Shamanism)! Take care.
— Email from B. Van Berkom, Saskatoon, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
Best of luck with the magazine. Keep up the good work.
— Email from A. Lalonde, Richardson, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I really enjoyed the article, Want to Create Healthy and Sustainable Communities? - Welcome to the Regina EcoLiving Project, in your last issue [March/April 2006] I believe. Who doesn't want to protect our Earth?
— Email from A. Gaveronski, Regina, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
I did get your magazine [March/April 2006] in the mail, and I am impressed with the quality and integrity of your publication. I'm glad we're in it [Global Inspiration Conference]! Blessings.
— Email from J. Lowell [GIC organizer], Nelson, BC
Dear WHOLifE:
I am a new reader of your journal and enjoy its contents. Take care.
— Email from S. Robin, BC
Volume 11
Issue 4 Nov/Dec 2005
Dear WHOLifE:
I just
read the Sept/Oct'05
issue of WHOLifE – and I must
say I enjoyed every bit of it. I would like a one-year
subscription please. Thank you.
— S.
Helgason, Kindersley, SK
Dear WHOLifE: Love the Magazine.
—Email from J. Sollars, Cyberspace
Dear WHOLifE:
I really enjoyed your last issue [Sept/Oct'05].
The layout looks great, as well.
—A. Parks, Halifax, NS
Dear WHOLifE:
In the July/August
2005 issue of WHOLifE
I noted a review of Trevor Herriot's book, Jacob's Wound.
I would be remiss if I did not point out a damaging error
that Herriot has made in this volume – I do this by
way of sending you an email [I sent to Trevor Herriot] to
clarify matters. Many people suffering from schizophrenia
and other dis-eases have been helped tremendously by Orthomolecular
Medicine in general and by Dr. Hoffer in particular.
To: Trevor Herriot with c.c. to Dr.
Abram Hoffer
Re: Jacob's Wound – Shelter Ch. 10 - Pg. 119
Dear Trevor Herriot,
I was interested to see your information
about Huxley/Osmond/Hoffart (sic) in the above noted
chapter of Jacob's Wound. I would
be remiss if I did not point out that the spelling of
Dr. Abram Hoffer is incorrect and more importantly – Drs.
Hoffer and Osmond did not treat schizophrenics with LSD
or mescaline.
The following is a quote from one
of the obituaries written by Dr. Hoffer on
Dr. Osmond's passing: "Our policy was not to give these drugs (mescaline/LSD)
to patients. Schizophrenic patients have enough trouble with their illness and
we saw no need to make them worse."
It is out of respect for Dr. Hoffer
that I offer this information to you. I trust if there
is the
opportunity to put this right in future printings of Jacob's
Wound you will do so.
—Email from K. Keane, Saskatoon,
SK
Volume 11
Issue 3 Sept/Oct
2005
Dear
WHOLifE:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colours,
He made their tiny wings.
He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell,
How great is God Almighty,
Who doeth all things well.
Reading your article [editorial,
July/Aug'05] in WHOLifE, referring to nature — the wonderful sunshine, the fuzzy little geese, and so on — made me think of the above [hymn]. Thank you. Namaste.
—A. Steel, Shellbrook, SK
Dear WHOLifE:
Congratulations on your 10th anniversary issue [May/June
2005]. That is a real milestone. Have a great summer.
—A. Parks, Halifax, NS
Dear WHOLifE:
This is a great magazine, and congratulations on a fine job!
Sincerely,
—Email from L. Anderson, Cyberspace
Volume 11
Issue 2 July/Aug
2005
Dear WHOLifE,
The journals [you sent] did arrive and I've put them in all the right places. You should be very proud of your publication. It is one of the best I've seen.
Blessings.
– Email from Dr. J. M. Banks, Vernon, BC
Volume 11 Issue 1 May/June
2005
Dear WHOLifE,
Your magazine is wonderful, a real treat to read! Thanks
again.
– Email from L. Stephen, Regina, SK
Dear
WHOLifE,
Thanks for creating the WHOLifE Journal. The magazine helps
to spread the work of yoga far and wide, leading towards
a more wholistic community and world. Be well!
– Email from P. Dewar, Saskatoon,
SK
Dear
WHOLifE,
Payment is enclosed for another year subscription. Thanks
for a terrific publication.
– D. McLeod, Rocanville, SK
Dear
WHOLifE,
Happy New Year! I just finished reading the Jan/Feb
2005 edition of WHOLifE. It was great. Several very interesting articles. Best regards.
– Email from E. Meggs, Saskatoon,
SK
Dear
WHOLifE,
I loved the look and feel of the Journal [March/April
2005]… it
is getting more vibrant all the time.
– Email from K. Keane, Saskatoon,
SK
Dear
WHOLifE,
I've found this site unexpectedly. I have read the "Healthy
Vision Habits - Give Your Eyes A Break" [Nov/Dec
2004] by Elizabeth Abraham and I have decided to
change my diet and follow the advice that I have read about
- just to look after my priceless "diamonds" -
eyes. I am very, very thankful for the encouraging information
I have found on your website and certainly looking forward
to finding out more about the health and functions of the
human body as it is the responsibility of all of us! Just
really wanted to say a HUUUGE THANK YOU!!!!!!! for being
helpful through this website, beautiful!!!
– Email from Anni K., Cyberspace |