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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Calling all Fathers: Taking Action in 2015
If the events of 2014 have taught us anything it is that our children are in need of our help to keep them safe, valued and accepted. It doesn’t matter where you live, the news in 2014 have been inundated … Continue reading
A Time for Family
It is often said ‘This is the time for Family’. Thinking back to the Christmas’s of the past it is the memories with my friends and family that I remember. With each year that passes it seems the struggles of families … Continue reading
Posted in Education, My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged child poverty, children, Christmas, Family, Health, Human rights, It's a Wonderful Life, legacy, poverty, Scrooge, The Fates, youth
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Crazy Economic Policy
This week our Prime Minister was quoted as saying ‘That would be crazy economic policy’ when discussing the issues in regards to Carbon Taxes on oil at this specific time. I have never been a big fan of old adages … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged canada, Crazy Economic Policy, economy, Harper, social impact, tax, tax fairness, tax havens, youth, youth employment, youth unemployment
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Blowin’ In the Wind: Changing Culture
Does music shape culture or does culture shape music? Music like other art forms is a powerful way for individuals to find their voice and as with ‘Folk Songs’, bring people together. People like Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan and Peter, … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged canada, Culture, dylan, environment, folk music, Harper, Human rights, Joan Baez, neil young, oil, pete seeger, peter paul and mary, phil ochs, tar sands
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