Archive for November 2014
A Big Thank You

I know Canadian Thanksgiving is long over but hey, who said giving thanks
should only be done during October. Since the year is about to come to an end
(not really, we still have 34 days), I want us to get thinking on what we are thankful for,.
Thursday, 27 November 2014
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Trying to Solve the Problems of Stereotypes

According to the Oxford Dictionary, stereotypes is a "widely held but fixed and oversimplified
image or idea of a particular type of person or thing".
Photo Credits: Matthew Wiebe
See, with or without us realizing,
stereotypes have governed.
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
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Autumn Blues

I walk on a
street
Filled with
skeleton trees
And a ground of
leaves.
They sway.
They dance, you
know.
Through the sound
And the strength
of the wind that blow.
They change color
Green, yellow,
red.
Sometimes.
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
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Dealing With Stereotypes

I started to avoid making eye contact with the people I was talking to
because of the way they were looking at me. They stared with their sparkly eyes
as if they were reading my mind, and it always put me into an irrational fear
that I could not.
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
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Stereotypes and Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Let's do a survey, shall we?
Answer yes (mentally) if you have recently:
Instagramed pictures of pumpkins or trees and hashtagged #fall
Worn flannel or Uggs
Bought seasonal lotion or candles from Bath and Body Works
Purchased a pumpkin.
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
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