-Benjamin Disraeli
More here: http://www.realitysandwich.com/meet_bea
Those songs inspired a lot of people I think to pay attention to issues happening else where whether they be B.C., Brazil or Guatemala.
A few Cockburn fans put together this site (endorsed by Cockburn himself) that talk about Toronto and it's influence on him as a songwriter. If you are a geek about this like I am you will probably like this. http://cockburnproject.net/toronto/guid
I'm sure every Canadian was exposed to this song:
Check out www.forvo.com. It's simply awesome.
I think it pulled punches. It would have been more effective to show (through drama not actual violence) the riot goons spraying pepper spray in the eyes of little kids and hitting young children with batons.
That would be even more effective an ad.
People might get the point.
http://kevan.org/johari?name=Rbowsp
...my "divinely touched" sources would be:
-The Stars
-A bike ride on a clear cool day.
-Lying in some cool grass on a warm day.
-People who reach for the sky and help others regardless of their lot on life, especually those far worse off than I. (William Kamkwamba, Alec Clelland, Chandra Mohany,
-Since film is perhaps the best medium to send a critical message in this day and age, truly inspiring filmmakers like Robert Greenwald, Robert Kenner(sp?) and Greg MacGillvray.
-Helping or being there for friends, not just when they are in crisis.
-Lots of trees and rocks, beautiful natural surroundings.
-Kayaking
-Animals and the lessons we learn from them about acceptance and love.
-Helping someone with a really difficult problem or reference question.
-A well written book, one that makes you pause to take it in, cry or just say "wow" out loud.
-A really well executed tale. Something that challenges or inspires.
-Really awesome music be it folk, contemporary, rock, industrial, queercore, new age or trance.
-Kids! Willing to be "real" and themselves before the world "gets to them".
What;s your inspiration?
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Poll #1473781 If we had a Samhain dinner would you likely attend?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 14
Would you?
Yes![]()
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6 (42.9%)
No![]()
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5 (35.7%)
Only if the food was fairly unorthodox (as usual)![]()
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2 (14.3%)
Only if the food was very unorthodox![]()
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1 (7.1%)
Only if I am orthodox![]()
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0 (0.0%)
Only if I am anglican![]()
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0 (0.0%)
Only if Mickey Rooney is present![]()
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1 (7.1%)
Only if Mickey Rooney is present with beans![]()
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2 (14.3%)
Only if it's vegetarian/vegan![]()
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2 (14.3%)
Only if it's NOT vegetarian/vegan![]()
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1 (7.1%)
I am likely![]()
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2 (14.3%)
I might if I have nothing else but I'm not likely![]()
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0 (0.0%)
Ticky![]()
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5 (35.7%)
Date? (pick the best)
Friday October 30th![]()
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7 (87.5%)
Saturday October 31st![]()
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1 (12.5%)
Sunday November 1st![]()
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6 (75.0%)
Note: My preference is for the Sunday but I can do Friday for sure. I totally understand schedules being what they are this time of year.
http://lightcastle.livejournal.com/6850
Note: These posts re politeness give me such a huge feeling of "I knew it! I've always known it to be "true" and to hold real dignity, real weight or meaning for me but I've never been able to say it. When told through someone else's particular words, an unconfirmed truth that one holds dear to oneself somehow becomes more "true". It's no longer isolating.
It's even better when all that can be framed perfectly eloquently.
Thanks to lightcastle and someone called sparkymonster
Folks making change are rarely "polite".
This quote is a lovely finger in the face of "politeness" and it's ability to silence what needs to be said when it needs to be said.
"There's just no way to politely challenge privilege, because the privileged party defines politeness."
Here's the article that they posted for context (as if you need it):
http://journal.transformativeworks.o
I have however mastered the art of knowing what places serve what in terms of vegetarian dishes. I have also tasted almost everyone's veggie burger and I can say this with authority. Most are bland and unremarkable, a few are OK and a couple are yummy.
I often go get a veggie burger when I've either a) forgotten my lunch at home b) I'm in a rush and didn't make a lunch or c) I'm out and about and have to deal with inconvenience of hunger or a sugar crash and have little to no other option in the area.
Some of these are only vegetarian in the abstract notion of such. There made by evil corps that make the vast majority of their fortunes exploiting animals I know, and I know they aren't cooked on a seperate grill they often contain other animal by-product ingredients to make them yummier but let's ignore all that.
Have you ever had a veggie burger from a small or large fast food chain and if so which are your favorite(s).
NOTE: This is of course open to meat-eaters and anyone whose either hated or enjoyed a veggie burger.
Poll #1458772 Best widely available veggie burger
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 13
Which one of these is best?
Burger King's veggie![]()
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0 (0.0%)
Harvey's veggie![]()
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6 (50.0%)
Kentucky fried chicken's faux chicken![]()
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1 (8.3%)
Lick's gardenburger![]()
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7 (58.3%)
A&W Veggie![]()
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0 (0.0%)
Johnny Rocket's veggie![]()
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0 (0.0%)
Red Cabin Burger's veggie![]()
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0 (0.0%)
Other (please comment)![]()
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2 (16.7%)
Which was the worst you've ever tasted?
Burger King veggie![]()
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1 (8.3%)
Harvey's veggie![]()
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2 (16.7%)
Kentucky fried chicken's faux chicken![]()
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1 (8.3%)
Lick's gardenburger![]()
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1 (8.3%)
A&W Veggie![]()
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2 (16.7%)
Johnny Rocket's veggie![]()
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0 (0.0%)
Red Cabin Burger's veggie![]()
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0 (0.0%)
Other (please comment)![]()
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5 (41.7%)
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I know very little about most authors personal lives. My relationship with authors is usually only through their stories.
There it is done.
If only it were that easy.
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