Category Archives: Challenges

Something else that you see

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

Wrote about cornet player Buddy Bolden, in relation to the disappearance and self-renaming of pianist Bobby Henderson. Didn’t know that Bolden was considered to be a founder of jazz, and the leader of the first jazz group. Finding out that … Continue reading →

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Ativan

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

Chris Cornell suicide, and spousal suspicion that Ativan may have been a factor. So much so that Rolling Stone runs a “What does it do?” article. Basic point being that Ativan is for panic attacks, not for depression. Know what … Continue reading →

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What was

Posted on May 20, 2017 by

Rauceby Asylum (1897-1998).

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Anthony Van Zant: Low Down

Posted on January 14, 2017 by

Longer: Further: Still: In the crowd: On the street: That very next step in the actual moment Was going to be me

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Deference

Posted on November 20, 2016 by

Wrote about decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario: Masetich v. Value Village Stores, 2016 HRTO 1229. The decision involves a difference in interpretation as to the nature of accommodation an employer must give in relation to caregiving responsibilities. … Continue reading →

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Major to Minor

Posted on October 24, 2016 by

From a story by Haley Ritchie, “Winter doc shares stories from streets”, also titled “Winter documentary on Ottawa homeless will make you shiver“, Metro Ottawa, October 24, 2016. Story about amateur filmmaker Stephen Coleman and his work interviewing and filming … Continue reading →

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Lights and Howl

Posted on August 10, 2016 by

Evening, waiting for the bus. Person howling at the lights of a stopped truck. Then into the bus shelter, to howl at himself, challenge himself, chastise himself. Bus arrives. The calmdown. He knows that control is required. Starts muffled mutterings … Continue reading →

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