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We are NOT Americans - NOT that there's anything wrong with that!!

8/28/2011

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There's no more value in being American, French, Somalian or even Canadian...unless you happen to be a Canadian, which I am!
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RIP Jack!  Maybe you're feeling more blue, green or red, but from his sky of orange, Jack Layton has left me and you with questions that only we can answer for ourselves and TOGETHER.
He also left us a challenge to look towards the future with hope, optimism and love.
Thirdly, he shared his belief, one that I happen to share, that: 
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!
I also believe that:
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR WORLD!


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Photo credit: Firdaus Bhathena
When was the last time you felt truly happy? When was the last time you felt grateful that you were part of a community?  Part of Canada?

Are you as proud of being a Canadian as my father was?  Or Jack was?  If not, why not?  And what do you plan to DO about it?

Left to right: Cristina, Me, Shadie, Tanja, Niki, Stephanie, Jen, Jamie, and Heather.

My friends and I organized a celebration for my dear friend, Tanja and her brother Niki on the day of their Canadian citizenship ceremony  [They came to Canada as refugees in the aftermath of the war in Serbo-Croatia].


To see my answer to these questions click here.

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Artsy plans anyone?? Here's a couple to consider...

8/19/2011

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WFNS PRESENTS A FREE WORKSHOP WITH TANYA DAVIS

Time: Tuesday, August 23 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS
From Facebook (Created ByHillary Titley):

Join Tanya Davis in a session exploring performance poetry and spoken word. This workshop is designed for those who have an interest in writing and developing spoken word poetry but will also benefit those intending to perform other types of work. To register, write programs@writers.ns.ca, or call WFNS at 902-423-8116.


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And this intriguing event outside HRM (from the Coast):

White Rabbit Open Air Arts Fest 2011 Combining art and fresh air since 2009 Posted by Stephanie Johns on Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM


Have a great weekend writerlies,
TartanFrog

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    Welcome to my Blog!

    My name is Dina 
    (aka TartanFrog)
    I'm a writer & educator.


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    My dream: To see all children grow up with dignity, self-esteem and a passion for their dreams.

    I've met many children and adults whose dreams and innocence were stolen. 


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    Why TartanFrog?  
    TartanFrog--a celebratory tip of the hat to the interweaving of my French Acadian roots with the Celtic culture  of Cape Breton. 


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