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Author Archives: wordswithbrad
Don’t Mask the Symptoms
The other day my youngest son asked an interesting question. “They tell you to catch cancer early,” he said. “But how do people know when to go and get a checkup for cancer?” I guess he’s becoming conscious of his health … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Perspectives, Politics, Violence
Tagged diagnosis, Environment, pain, psychosis, symptoms, treatment
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Fear can be Healthy
The news was tragic. A young woman’s life had been snuffed out by a fatal fall from a path along a steep and dangerous Italian slope where she and her friends had been hiking. It was supposed to be a fun afternoon outing. … Continue reading
Posted in Consciousness, Environment
Tagged basalt, Black Tusk, danger, Death, Fear, fearlessness, pain, risk, scree, Whistler
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Canada the Great!
The dramatic goings on south of our border recently have rightly concerned most Canadians. Unfortunately, we’re not immune to the vile attitudes of intolerance and hate that are so wide-spread in the USA these days. But, that said, Canadians are also known for … Continue reading
Toronto the Hostile?
Remember when Toronto was thought of as one of the nicest, cleanest, most welcoming cities in the world? Well, I do. And it wasn’t all that long ago, relatively speaking. But things are changing. And not for the better. Toronto … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Perspectives, Violence
Tagged baseball, Blue Jays, Cleveland, rudeness, Toronto, Violence
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The Power of Engineering
I’ve been an Engineer for over 40 years. Wow, has it been that long? It’s what I do and it’s what I’ve done throughout my adult life. So I guess I’ve gotten to that point where I just take it for granted. … Continue reading
I Pray For Justice
I find myself saddened and outraged beyond words by the tragic events of the last two days. The deaths of two more innocent souls at the bloodied hands of over-zealous, ruthless, trigger-happy cops has me at a loss for anything to say about … Continue reading
Posted in Justice, Uncategorized, Violence
Tagged Alton Sterling, Black Lives Matter, Dallas, Gun violence, Philando Castile, Police violence
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Paranoia Runs Deep
Sometimes I feel like I’m shouting into the wind. Almost every day I read of yet another unspeakable incident that provokes my simmering outrage. And I guess that I hope that by speaking out, my small voice will be like a snowball … Continue reading
Posted in Justice, Travel, Violence
Tagged airport security, guilty until proven innocent, Hannah Cohen, Memphis, Memphis International Airport, TSA
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For Goodness Sake
Okay, I know that I’ve come across as grumpy and negative lately. Truth is, I’m actually quite tired of posting these rants against what I see as a growing trend in global and national injustice. But I do have my … Continue reading
Posted in Justice, Perspectives, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged Justin Trudeau, Kick at the Darkness, Parliament, Scuffle, Violence
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Coming to a City Near You
Folks, I wish the world would become a calm, peaceful place just long enough for me to get back to writing optimistic and uplifting blogs. I really do. But unfortunately, the crazies out there keep grabbing the headlines, and when they do … Continue reading
Posted in Justice, Politics
Tagged Alton Sterling, Black Lives Matter, Crime, Lethal Force, Police, Police Protections Act, Police Services Act, safety, Violence
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A New Day
Thank you, Canada!! You’ve restored my faith in this great nation of ours.
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