Monthly Archives: September 2012

Sincerely Great…Pumpkin?

Posted on September 30, 2012 by brucelarochelle

My friend, Neil Remington Abramson, wrote about common themes and a common deity, across religions. Another friend responded, highlighting an Islamic perspective. Lorne also responded, as follows (e-mail correspondence reproduced with permission): Another reasoned response from Neil, and I wish … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Religion | 1 Comment

Peter Sweetzir: Music Zone, Always

Posted on September 29, 2012 by brucelarochelle

Most of the older musicians I know no longer play professionally. After the glory days, many stopped playing entirely. Income stream being too insecure, or too low. Peter Sweetzir is among the smaller group of musicians who never stopped. I … Continue reading →

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Poor Otto

Posted on September 28, 2012 by brucelarochelle

We pretend pigs are dumber than bricks, but they are smarter than dogs. In a comment to “Must Have Belonged To Some Jew“, my friend, Neil Remington Abramson discussed dehumanization, in the context of animal slaughter and, in particular, of … Continue reading →

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Bash & Pop: Sideline, Too Brief

Posted on September 27, 2012 by brucelarochelle

Don’t know what you mean Undecided Doesn’t make it easier To be nothing You know I stayed too long Until now You never said hello I never said goodbye Another CD mystery. Liked the title: Friday Night Is Killing Me. … Continue reading →

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Self-Constructed Disgrace II

Posted on September 26, 2012 by brucelarochelle

Read the news, with great sadness. I have known this person since 1995, when I first started work on Parliament Hill, with the research bureau of the Reform Party. He was the primary author of the Taxpayers Budget; I came … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics - Canada - Federal, Politics - Provincial | 1 Comment

Dear Dr. Abramson: No Doom

Posted on September 25, 2012 by brucelarochelle

A friend had written in response to my concerns about the recent “anti film” rioting by Muslims. My friend, Neil Remington Abramson, also wrote on the topic, with cross-religion references. On September 25, 2012, my first friend wrote further, as … Continue reading →

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Predator Theme

Posted on September 24, 2012 by brucelarochelle

Based on what I have seen recently, and what I have seen, over the years: I aim to break you down I am soft and sensitive Then cold, so cold Want to see your tears On the getback Then I … Continue reading →

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Sara x 2

Posted on September 23, 2012 by brucelarochelle

Tearing apart The heart You turned around No time Is a good time For goodbye Move on It’s no good To go back in time Bill Champlin: Thirty years later. One voice, one electric piano, same emotion: Jefferson Starship: Similarly, … Continue reading →

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“Must have belonged to some Jew”

Posted on September 22, 2012 by brucelarochelle

When my marriage ended, I asked for, and received, all the rings. Several years later, gave a particularly precious one to my partner, who promptly lost it, within a week. Made for one particular finger. Otherwise cursed. Wedding rings to … Continue reading →

Posted in Community of Scholars, Holocaust | 2 Comments

Crack In Glass

Posted on September 21, 2012 by brucelarochelle

My doctorate looks at me every day, in my law office. There is a crack that runs through the glass. Says many things. Occasional glass of life. The crack that does not shatter. Frame one’s own meaning out of damage. … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic History, Agriculture, Kitchener-Waterloo Reflections, Ottawa Reflections | 3 Comments