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Photographer, writer, grandfather, graffiti mural promoter, social activist
Interests: current affairs, writing, fiction, grandkids, quality assurance, photography, graffiti, social activism, urban art, graffiti murals
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75 trips around the Sun
Posted Jul 20, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Some thoughts on editing (edited)
I know the cost of an editor seems expensive to many writers, but like any profession, quality work will require expertise and time. If you are on a tight budget, there are many suitable tools out there to proof read and even copy edit (Grammarly, ProWritingAid, etc). I would use... Continue reading
Posted Jul 14, 2021 at Mike Young
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Moral choices
I posted this in The Facebook, and got one response - from my sister. Maybe nobody else saw it, maybe nobody wanted to comment, maybe it upset some. I'll tweak and repost. There was this article, from the CBC - Survivors, faith leaders call on Catholic Church to take responsibility... Continue reading
Posted Jun 1, 2021 at Ravens' View
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My Sunday rant
I see that Ford has walked back two of the latest restrictions - the closure of children's playgrounds, and random police checks. This was after his medical experts went online to state that the data - which he had seen - showed that playgrounds were a very minor source of... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Yes, was scary, mostly when I was lying on the floor, but I quickly resigned to just having to wait and hope I could move later. All hugz accepted.
Commented Mar 10, 2021 on A significant event at Ravens' View
A significant event
This time last week I was flat on my back in a hospital bed, wired and tubed, not a well person at all. But first some background. What with COVID restrictions and a new smaller apartment in a highrise, I'd been getting less exercise and drinking less fluids. Two weeks ago I'd felt maybe the ...
A significant event
Posted Mar 5, 2021 at Ravens' View
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A new beginning?
Happy Inauguration Day to my American friends. As CNN shows Donald flying off on Airforce 1, to the tune of "My Way", I wonder - many wonder - what now? Is this the end of MAGA and bumper-sticker policies? Is it time to think beyond the limits of catchy slogans... Continue reading
Posted Jan 20, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Some readings
I've been doing various readings via my Twitch stream, as a test. My son lent me a wireless webcam, which I've put in my 9th-floor window, to show off a lovely view of the park, the river, and the city. I decided to add some audio to the video, so... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2021 at Mike Young
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Reflections, Resolutions, and Revolutions
I'll start this off with a repost of a New Year's message I did - Follow your dreams, challenge yourself a bit, and enjoy the journey. Go easy on others, and yourself, and aim to leave the world a better place for having you in it. It's still apt this... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Santa and Jesus
First a warning - I am an atheist so this might clash with some of your views. Religion is a human construct and a vital part of a society. And as long as its impacts are positive, as long as it causes no harm, I'm certainly fine with it. For... Continue reading
Posted Dec 20, 2020 at Ravens' View
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Though this be madness, yet there is method in ’t.
I'm sure Polonius would have not hesitated to apply this to Donny's strategies, mad as they might seem. I had hoped to awake November 4th with one of my stressors gone -- the uncertainty over the election. Nope. The unprecedented piles of mail-in votes still have to be counted and... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2020 at Ravens' View
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Downsizing
Almost 30 years ago, I bought a house and started accumulating 'stuff'. As we all do - just ask Thoreau. In 2010, after my kids moved out and the cat died, my financial advisor said I could stay in Sn'Orleans in a three-bedroom house if I wanted to, but I'd... Continue reading
Posted Oct 29, 2020 at Ravens' View
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The Peripheral -by William Gibson
The Peripheral by William Gibson My rating: 1 of 5 stars 2015 - I have enjoyed other books by Gibson, but found this one just too hard to get into. Maybe some character lists and careful re-reading would have helped, but I guess I just wasn't in the mood. Too... Continue reading
Posted Oct 29, 2020 at Mike Young
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Mythos - by Stephen Fry
Mythos by Stephen Fry My rating: 3 of 5 stars Well, I got to page 181 of 350. Not completely the author's fault, as this popped up on my library hold list mid-move. But I did work at it here and there. It's the Greek myths retold by Stephen Fry... Continue reading
Posted Oct 29, 2020 at Mike Young
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Dealing with sadness
Posted Oct 25, 2020 at Ravens' View
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Thanks, I hope so too. My therapist was a young woman from Pakistan, we got along quite well. I trusted her enough to be open about my issues and concerns, knowing there would be neither judgement nor easy acquiescence. Often I already knew the answer ;-)
Commented Oct 4, 2020 on Going through the stages, the moods. at Ravens' View
Going through the stages, the moods.
Well, today my mood about moving to a new place is one of occasional excitement. Defcon 1.5? When I got my eviction notice August 19th my reaction/mood was of surprise, soon followed by anger, of Defcon 5. Seven years as a more than ideal tenant, and I'm out! Just like the previous place had tur...
Going through the stages, the moods.
Well, today my mood about moving to a new place is one of occasional excitement. Defcon 1.5? When I got my eviction notice August 19th my reaction/mood was of surprise, soon followed by anger, of Defcon 5. Seven years as a more than ideal tenant, and I'm out! Just like... Continue reading
Posted Oct 3, 2020 at Ravens' View
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Jake - the movie was 2001. Here's a link. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/
Commented Oct 3, 2020 on Rewrite the Scene at Ravens' View
Rewrite the Scene
This week's challenge from Flash Fiction Fridays is to rewrite a classic movie scene. From the site - I imagine I’m not the only one who does this, but sometimes when I watch a movie or read a book my mind drifts and I begin to wonder how I would have written the final cut. That could just be a...
Hugs
We are a social animal. Some more so than others, but we prefer groups, we like physical contact. COVID changed that, hopefully not permanently though. I do wonder what socializing will be like a year from now - I assume we'll all be vaccinated and safe by then. Will we... Continue reading
Posted Oct 1, 2020 at Ravens' View
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On the effects of long term but minor stresses
Posted Sep 22, 2020 at Ravens' View
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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"
Nope - I think we're stuck in the worst of times, not a lot of best out there. Other than Melancholia's sad little "Be Best" initiative. I haven't blogged since May, for various reasons, most of them stressful. I have been active on Facebook, as a way to stay connected... Continue reading
Posted Sep 9, 2020 at Ravens' View
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Thank you for your feedback.
Commented Jun 22, 2020 on Wanted - a muse/mentor. at Ravens' View
Wanted - a muse/mentor.
At least I think so. I'd like to get back into writing, but I think I need someone for a couple of things: - to nudge me when I'm stuck, or maybe just on the wrong path. I usually have ideas to start a story, but sometimes I am not sure on the branch to take next. Or maybe I even need to back u...
Friday 22/05/2020 #48 Don't Look at the Moon
Posted May 22, 2020 at Flash Fiction Friday
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Wanted - a muse/mentor.
At least I think so. I'd like to get back into writing, but I think I need someone for a couple of things: - to nudge me when I'm stuck, or maybe just on the wrong path. I usually have ideas to start a story, but sometimes I am not... Continue reading
Posted May 22, 2020 at Ravens' View
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Eddie - what you missed is that the $2000 a month, for four months, is being rolled out without questions to get it in the hands of the needy quickly. It's compensation for lost income. Eligibility will be assessed after, and if you didn't meet some of the criteria, then some will have to be repaid.
As for seniors, the point is whether they are retired or not. This is compensation for income loss.
Commented Apr 25, 2020 on On Easter Sunday, my "Come to Jesus" moment. at Ravens' View
On Easter Sunday, my "Come to Jesus" moment.
To paraphrase a saying, you can't fix stubborn. Especially now, with respect to COVID-19. So much misinformation, such simple rules, so many people misquoting and/or misbehaving. I'm in good health, but over 70. That places me in a higher risk group so I've chosen to self-isolate as much as I c...
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