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The opening words of Anna Karenina are profound in their understanding of dysfunctional families. One might wonder: to what extent was the family life of its writer, Leo Tolstoy, dysfunctional? Tolstoy was a man who has heralded a reputation as being one of the greatest literary figures in Russian literature and one of the voices of dissent against the Tsarist regime. But he led a tumultuous family life that has been veiled by the magnanimity of his works. How did Tolstoy achieve this tremendous success? As the old cliche goes, “behind every successful man is a woman.” In his case, it was his wife, Sofia Tolstoy. ....
Article content Catch-22 As we bask in the splendour of our hour-long sunrises and sunsets, it shouldn’t be lost on us that they are due in large part to the absence of air traffic. It is a profound irony that air travel, a lifeline to physically (and intimately) connecting our world has virtually ceased, and the atmosphere has never been so pure. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Letters to the editor Jan. 2 Back to video Yes, jet aircraft are significant polluters, but they play a vital role in our collective well being. Until they run on say, electricity, we have to recognize that the total elimination of fossil fuels is not yet possible but certainly a goal within reach given time. How would our isolated northern communities exist without diesel generation? ....