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Ottawa
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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Ontario Election 2022
Ontario Election 2022 - not a surprise? Apparently that's what we wanted, no surprises, stay the course, better the devil you know, ya-da ya-da. Ford peddled a Goldilocks pablum, not too far left, not too far right, just comfortably in the middle. Whether that's what we actually get will be... Continue reading
Posted Jun 3, 2022 at Ravens' View
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Edit- Gregor kept changing his name to Boris - I fixed that.
The Trio
Well, it's been a while, but here's another Flash Fiction Friday offering. This one took a bit longer than the normal week - several, in fact. I'm trying to relax a bit and write without constant self-editing and the accompanying procrastination. Could be better, I'm sure, constructive criticism...
Friday 29/04/2022 #48 Retry - Don't Look at the Moon
Posted Apr 29, 2022 at Flash Fiction Friday
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Very late - but done!
https://www.mikeyoung.ca/2022/04/the-trio.html
Friday 18/03/2022 #47 -Characters and stress
It's been a while since I wrote something, other than a lot of posts on The Facebook and The Twitter. I'm not sure why, but I'll try again. This was a story idea I had back in November of 2019, as I considered the upcoming stress many feel over Christmas. Ah, those stress free pre-COVID days!...
The Trio
Well, it's been a while, but here's another Flash Fiction Friday offering. This one took a bit longer than the normal week - several, in fact. I'm trying to relax a bit and write without constant self-editing and the accompanying procrastination. Could be better, I'm sure, constructive criticism is welcome.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2022 at Mike Young
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The purpose of an apology is to show the other person that you are sorry that your actions/words hurt them. Your hope is that the apology reduces their hurt, but it may not. I can't see where lying would help - you mean just lie that you are sorry when you are not?
When is an apology not an apology?
TL;DR - When it's all about you. When you say your behaviour is inexcusable, then offer up excuses, refusing to accept responsibility. When you apologize, then expect the other person to do their part and pardon/forgive you. When your motivation, and any regrets you feel, are only based on o...
When is an apology not an apology?
Posted Apr 1, 2022 at Ravens' View
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Friday 18/03/2022 #47 -Characters and stress
Posted Mar 18, 2022 at Flash Fiction Friday
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Conqueror Virtual Challenge - Berlin Wall
Posted Feb 8, 2022 at Ravens' View
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I'm amazed there's that much standing, in the midst of all that relentless jungle. They did an outstanding job of uncovering and preserving it.
Conqueror Virtual Challenge - Angkor Wat
TL;DR -Time to get moving again. I really like this site, and want to get back into the challenges. The locations are from around the world, often with amazing sights to explore via Google Streetview. The Facebook community is awesome, support desk is fast, and such cool medals once you finish....
Conqueror Virtual Challenge - Angkor Wat
Posted Jan 21, 2022 at Ravens' View
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How about a new year that's at least not any worse?
Posted Jan 1, 2022 at Ravens' View
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White Christmas, or a blue one?
Posted Dec 26, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Too Busy -with Christmas.
Posted Dec 15, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Keeping Your Balance
I've had this topic in mind for a while. Ironically, I delayed sitting down to write because I was still trying to find my own balance. Not really physically, although old age and winter weather can make that more of a challenge - no, metaphorically. A balance in life, between... Continue reading
Posted Dec 8, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Steph - Yes - I had a plan to post more often in here, as I've stopped using Facebook so much.
I'm good at planning, not so much at doing. I probably could do a post or two on just that ;-)
I'll email you.
Christmas shopping
Only 44 days to Christmas. And 15 days to Black Friday, November 26th, traditionally the busiest shopping day in the US. And by extension, here in Canada. It's on the American Thanksgiving long weekend, so a trip to the malls is a great way to bond with family - or escape relatives. It's also se...
Christmas shopping
Only 44 days to Christmas. And 15 days to Black Friday, November 26th, traditionally the busiest shopping day in the US. And by extension, here in Canada. It's on the American Thanksgiving long weekend, so a trip to the malls is a great way to bond with family - or... Continue reading
Posted Nov 11, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Empathy vs selfishness
Posted Nov 1, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Mellowing out
Posted Oct 28, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Sorry, the computer made me do it.
Posted Oct 28, 2021 at Ravens' View
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SAD Times
Posted Oct 26, 2021 at Ravens' View
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At a Bit of a Loss
Posted Oct 25, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Old and New
Posted Oct 24, 2021 at Ravens' View
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Time to upgrade
Posted Oct 23, 2021 at Ravens' View
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TGIF
Posted Oct 22, 2021 at Ravens' View
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