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August | 2013 | the pollyanna papers
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When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will. Review: The Amazing (adorable and amusing! That changed for me last night. Don’t get me wrong – you still won’t catch me in the arena for the Shrine Circus. But the circus act I saw got me thinking about other animal acts that exist, and taught me that not every circus is cruel, not every trained animal is mistreated and unloved, and some of these acts are deserving of our support. Case in point: “ The Amazing Acro-Cats. On the t...
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June | 2012 | the pollyanna papers
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When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will. Please, stand by…. Greetings loyal (and new) readers! You might notice some changes happening on my blog over the next few days (or weeks). I’m tweaking, expanding and attempting to streamline. Basically just trying to find something that works and allows me to write fully as “me”: well-rounded and a fan of many, many things. My blog should reflect that. Please, stand by. Media Clips, News Articles and Television Appearances.
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April | 2011 | the pollyanna papers
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When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will. Don’t Believe the Hype. Last week I equated politics to sports in an effort to show you just how “unboring” politics really are. Here is another example. Handicapping the horse race. One of my favourite summer jobs during university was as a mutual agent at the Hiawatha horse track in Sarnia. I. Horse racing is all about the odds. Odds are determined by several factors: How has the horse been racing and behaving lately? Opinion p...
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The Importance of Objectivity | the pollyanna papers
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When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will. What’s so wrong with saying, “I’m Sorry”. Occupy this. (We’re all in “this” together) →. The Importance of Objectivity. Objectivity: expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations. Is often distorted into. If there is room for any sort of doubt in my mind as to a person’s guilt or innocence, I have a hard time playing judge and jury. I ...8216; p...
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May | 2011 | the pollyanna papers
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When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will. Election 41 A (Belated) Final Thought. I can’t believe it’s almost been a month since Canada’s 41. Federal Election was held. I apologize for my lack of blogging near the end of the campaign, and since. I had no time prior to election day and, frankly, no desire afterwards. Election blues, hang over, burnout? A little of all, I’d say. There is always an excellent discussion happening. The place that I call home. A couple of Londo...
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January | 2012 | the pollyanna papers
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When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will. My faithful readers, I apologize for my long absence from the blog. After writing my last post in November, my world went topsy-turvy with the sudden and unexpected passing of a dear friend early in the month, and the passing of my aunt due to a stroke at the end. It was a rough time, and a busy time, and I very much needed a break for some introspective reflection. To escape the residual pain from the events of November. My talk...
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March | 2012 | the pollyanna papers
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When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will. Reservoir Hill: An uphill battle and a slippery slope. Did you know: During the War of 1812, a battle was fought in London, Ontario. It took place at Hungerford Hill (now known as Reservoir Hill), that sits where Springbank Drive and Commissioners Road meet. And Discount days at planning. In just nine short months, members of the Council have dramatically changed the approach they have previously taken with respect to this site p...
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May | 2012 | the pollyanna papers
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When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will. The Führer over Fluoride. It was an intense evening at London City Council last night. In the gallery and on the floor, tempers flared, heckling resulted and the gallery was reminded to remain quiet and respectful several times. It is no surprise with two hot issues on the table: Reservoir Hill and fluoridation. The long (and hotly) debated Reservoir Hill. Are you aware of the concentration of fluoride in any of these foods?
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April | 2012 | the pollyanna papers
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When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will. There goes the neighbourhood…. Lost causes are the only causes worth fighting for.’ Fullan and Hargreaves. I live in an older, quaint, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse neighbourhood. A short trip from the downtown core, at one time my home would have been considered on the edge of the city. We call this area the Old East Village , and I can tell you, it is adorable. That’s not what I expected after walking up Dundas Stree...
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