Pursuing Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. Try not to react merely in the moment. Pull back from the situation. Take a wider view. Compose yourself. It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters. Men are disturbed not by things,…
They should rule who are able to rule best. – Aristotle This City is what it is because our citizens are what they are. – Plato A state is not a mere society, having a common place, established for the prevention of mutual crime and for the sake of exchange…. Political society exists for the…
Here is a wonderful recipe of a cookie that is a favourite in every Greek household at this time of the year (well, at any time of the year!). Mixing the ingredients Beat on medium speed until lightened in color and creamy: 3/4 pound unsalted butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon salt Beat until very fluffy and…
His Worship Mayor Jim Watson officially proclaimed October 28th as “Oxi Day” for the residents of Ottawa. The proclamation states: Whereas, each year on this date, people of Hellenic heritage around the world celebrate the anniversary of the infamous WWII response “Oxi” by a besieged Greek Nation to the aggression of the Axis powers; and…
Today Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson recognized Oxi Day with a delegation from the AHEPA Ottawa Chapter. Below is the release issued by AHEPA Ottawa. (To mark this special day with the Mayor at City Hall. By George is posting background articles on the significance of Oxi Day for Hellenes in Canada and around the world. …
Here are observations by some of the world leaders of the 1940s as the Greek army withstood the Italian and German forces as well as the armies of neighbouring Bulgaria and Albania. (By George encourages you to right-click on the memes, save and share via social media on October 28th.) “The word heroism, I’m afraid,…
If you have been preoccupied with the thrills of the Olympic Games, or with the U.S. presidential race to the bottom, you may have missed the recent dramatic happenings on a small Aegean island, Lesbos. The daily drama and the endless stories of compassion and hope are amazing. On this island, our faith in mankind…
The Genocide of Greeks living in the lands south of the Black Sea took place between 1914 and 1923. Here are ten facts you need to know about this atrocity. 1 SUMMARY: The Greek genocide, part of which is known as the Pontic genocide, was the systematic ethnic cleansing of the Christian Ottoman…
This past week By George had some fun in social media advancing Greek Comedy Night that headlined Angelo Tsarouchas “The Funny Greek.” Not familiar with Big Ang? He is hilarious: http://www.tsarouchas.com Here is Ang with one of his classic routines: It is all Greek By George promoted the evening of comedy with a series of…
It cannot be overstated: there is nothing as delectable as a donair – specifically, a Halifax donair. In some quarters it has become legendary; in others’ it is simply “too much.” Finally, this delicious gastronomical mainstay of the Nova Scotia Capital is getting its due recognition and respect. The birthplace of the donair, Halifax, has…
In my father’s footsteps, this past month I have entered the fraternity of AHEPA. For future articles where AHEPA and its good works will be mentioned, here is a brief description of this wonderful organization. Visit AHEPA Canada to learn more – and for Canadians of Greek heritage, I encourage you to join with us….
The Seven Sages of Greece (c. 620 BC–550 BC) is the title given to seven ancient Greek philosophers, statesmen and law-makers who were internationally renowned in the following centuries for their wisdom. Traditionally, each of the seven sages represents an aspect of worldly wisdom which is summarized by an aphorism. Here are the wise…