The title "Last Worker"

 I read the note on the title "Last Worker." Interesting. Since I was not raised Christian, the reference was totally lost on me. There are also parables in other spiritual traditions, other cultures, and other non-religious parables, etc. Canada prides itself in being a melting pot of cultures, which I’ve always had a discomfort with, because I believe in honouring our ancestry and heritage. However, since 9/11 I’ve come to think that Canada is a pretty awesome example of cultural diversity and inclusion (although totally imperfect, and still rife with inequities, racism, domination of first nations cultures etc.) By calling this site Last Worker, it carries a whole landslide of cultural/political/religious issues. This can be a fine balance, but can also be a real strength, depending on how we handle it. I like the parable, by the way. (Although workers rights also come to mind....since clearly the owner of the vineyard has an economic advantage, and by not telling the workers up front, potentially took advantage of their expectation of payment for their labour.) I read a story about an indigenous community in the Amazon. A young man (maybe a son-in-law) moved in with an older man. The younger man was lazy and did no work, did not help with the garden/farming which fed their families. This was fine with the older man because he loved to work and had an excess of food. In this way, it was a perfect match. In time, the younger man found something that he loved to do, and in time he became involved in this work.