- Of Superpower, Wealthy White Boys, Botox’d Stepford Poodles and Hope
I think each of us has our own superpower. A thing we do with uncommon skill. It often, I’ve discovered, takes a good while to find, or accept, or understand, or feel. It’s different in everyone, how it manifests, and when. Often, or just as often, we are tricked into believing that our superpower is the thing we are maybe most known for. However, over …
- Lessons on Resilience from Canadian Solidarity
I’m an American citizen who grew up in Canada—because why settle for a normal childhood when you can have a frosty mix of hockey, maple syrup, and universal healthcare? My dad is American and my mom is Canadian. The one element that defines both families, is generations of ancestors in the same place, on the same land, going back to well before the founding of …
- From Doomscrolling to Hope: A Journey Through Canadian Patriotism
... where I talk about having a mental space to vent, diving into thoughts on politics and the chaos in the land of my birth. Reflecting on American arrogance and the MAGA movement while contrasting it with Canadian values of unity and strength.
by PaulaB 
I have nominated you for an “Awesome Blog Content (ABC)” Award because, well, you blogged about John Prine. If you’d like to join the fun and play along, check out my nomination post –
http://writingforfoodinindy.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/awesome-blog-content-award-or-a-john-prine-primer-an-alphabetic-soundtrack-of-my-life/
Keep up the good work!
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Thanks tony…really really behind with my comment replies…moving, getting settled etal. I really appreciate the nomination…well, because I too LOVE John Prine.
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Oh I LOVE John Prine!!
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:) love his music. Musician friend introduced me to him years ago — we were all round a campfire and every single person there new ALL the words to every John Prine song he played for them on his guitar. So I had to of course go see him when he came to Massey Hall. It was difficult to choose which of his songs to post.
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I am Prine crazy. And, I’m sorry for your loss. Death pretty much sucks. John Prine really helped me through my stuff. Thank you for this.
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You’re welcome :)
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