Tag Archive | "change"

Six Things that Make me Happy

Thursday, January 29, 2009

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I was recently tagged by a fellow O Town blogger Ottawa Street Style.  The idea was to put together a list of 6 things that make me happy, and then tag 6 others.  This has taken me awhile, it’s true.  It may even have taken me too long, but what the heck.  It was fun.  I [...]

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The Man Behind the Marquee: Steve Martin of The Gladstone

Friday, November 14, 2008

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You may have already heard all the buzz about Ottawa’s newest theatre, The Gladstone, and you may have read all about it here, here or here. Local businessman Steve Martin has attracted a considerable amount of curiosity and attention since The Gladstone’s opening earlier this fall, and the shows have been getting rave reviews.  It seems [...]

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Hope sinks in…

Friday, November 7, 2008

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Barack Obama has inspired trust by demonstrating to Americans that he can be the change they want to see.  His actions have spoken more than words, and millions believe. “There will be setbacks and false starts. There many who won’t agree with every decision or policy I make as president, and we know that government can’t [...]

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My Kind of Canada – Where Leaders Behave

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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Today, one day after an historically small proportion of Canadians participated in a decision to preserve the status quo, it would seem we have officially arrived at gridlock.  grid·lock n. 1. A traffic jam in which no vehicular movement is possible, especially one caused by the blockage of key intersections within a grid of streets. 2. A complete lack of movement or [...]

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Believe In You!

Sunday, October 12, 2008

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On a beautiful sunny day, here is a lovely little ditty to smile about…  

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Hey Ottawa – Think Different!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

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Some days I feel a bit crazy for thinking differently.   But today, I needed to feel like change is not just possible - it’s actually doable.  I needed to be reassured, and I needed a boost.  So was it fate?  Perhaps.  Today, I happened on this for the first time, and…well…it did the trick! You too can think different.   Even in Ottawa.  Especially in Ottawa. I dare you! Think [...]

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Hooked on HOPE

Friday, August 29, 2008

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A few years back now, I worked for a time in federal politics, providing advice to cabinet ministers and assisting MP’s with their constituency work.  It was an amazing experience, and one that I won’t soon forget.  I was consumed by the cut and thrust of civic life; the drama of parliament, the lumbering nature of bureaucracy and the incredible, [...]

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