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The Fates
I am excited to announce that my second novel is completed and now available on-line through Trafford Publications in Hardcover or Paperback as well as through Amazon on a Kindle. Available in Hardcover and Paperback at Trafford Publishing … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Book, Fiction, Hoddinott, James W Hoddinott, Kindle, McNally Robinson, Novels, The Fates, Trafford, When eagles Dare to Fly, Winnipeg
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We have the Knowledge-Just not the Will
Sometimes growing older has its challenges. I am not sure I remember the last time I woke-up without some kind of ache or pain. Some people will tell us that as we look back on the way things were we … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged Bogota, canada, Cars, City of Winnipeg, Climate Change, Global Warming, government, Health, Hoddinott, politics, United Nations, Urban sprawl
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The Price of Poverty
“That this House express its concern for the more than one million Canadian children currently living in poverty and seek to achieve the goal of eliminating poverty among Canadian children by the year 2000.” – House of Commons, unanimous all-party … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged canada, children, city hall, City of Winnipeg, Education, Health, Hoddinott, poverty, Winnipeg Free Press
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A Fair and Just Society
A strong sustainable country is founded on some basic characteristics. Countries like companies must have a vision and decisions must be in line with those visions. In Canada the vision we have for our country is enshrined in the Canadian Charter of … Continue reading
Where in the World is Tommy Douglas?
There is a mendacity (untruthfulness) in politics today that demands a return for politicians like one of Canada’s heroes. Tommy Douglas understood the United Nations Gross National Happiness Index (GNH). He understood the wealth of a nation, of a society, … Continue reading
Finding Happiness
In life, all actions result in consequences for ourselves and others. When we discover that the smallest action creates this effect, one becomes thoughtful of what we do. (Mitch, When Eagles Dare to Fly, by James W Hoddinott) In order … Continue reading
Gold Medal Mayor
It doesn’t matter if you are trying to win a Gold Medal at the Olympics, build a successful business, or be the Mayor of a city, what is required in order to be successful is the same. If you listen … Continue reading
Posted in Political Issues
Tagged city hall, City of Winnipeg, Exchange, Gold Medal, government, Hoddinott, Mayor, Olympics, Sam Katz, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press
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‘The Emperor has No Clothes’
“I thought it would be unfortunate to go that (expropriation) route because it’s going to be a heavy expense,” Katz said, adding the administration says it’s been unable to resolve the issue with Shindico. Winnipeg Free Press print edition February … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged Audit, City Council, city hall, City of Winnipeg, CTV, Exchange District, Fire Hall, Hoddinott, Katz, Manitoba, Mayor, Pumphouse, Sheegl, shidico, Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg Free Press
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It’s a Small World
It is never more evident about how small our world is as when you travel. It is one of those beautiful opportunities to leave one climate and go to another. Leaving home in the morning on a stormy winter’s day … Continue reading
Posted in Travel?Photography
Tagged beaches, Cancun, City of Winnipeg, Hoddinott, Mexico, Paradisus, photography
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City Hall takes Responsibility?: Not Me
Contractors openly joke they can take on a city project at cost and still make a hefty profit with “change orders” and other upgrades made by the city after contracts have been awarded. Why can’t the specifications be examined and … Continue reading
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