Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – May 17, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – May 17, 2004 

How Did He Know?

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – May 17, 2004 – Many years ago, during the “Living With An Actor” phase of my life, I shared a big house on Homewood Avenue with Wally. Homewood is a short street running north-south between Allen Gardens and Wellesley Street. Homewood had known happier times, especially when Jarvis Street was a grand promenade in the late 1800’s.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – May 16, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – May 16, 2004

Little Old Ladies

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – May 16, 2004 – There was a time, not so long ago, when I felt very removed from the concept of “Little Old Ladydom” – however as my fifties reach their mid-point, I realize it’s closer than I think. I’ve lived more years than I have left. That in itself is a sobering thought.

Campaign Against Canned Lion Hunting Videos

Campaign Against Canned Lion Hunting Videos

Campaign Against Canned Lion Hunting Videos – Chris Mercer and Bev Pervan are the long time and tireless champions of the South African Lions who are raised in the appalling canned lion business. They are petted as cubs – walked with as teen-agers and then slaughtered as young adults to satisfy the sick and perverted demand of the trophy hunting industry. 

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – May 15, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – May 15, 2004

Moving Too Fast

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – May 15, 2004 – Most of us move at such a fast pace that we’re not even aware of what’s going on around us. I was thinking about this today as I drove out to the west end of the city to do an open house for a client. The Lakeshore eastbound was busier than normal for a Saturday, but my drive to the west was unhurried and very pleasant.

Chris Mercer Letter To US Fish and Wildlife

Chris Mercer Letter To US Fish and Wildlife

I refer to the hysterical letter of protest by hunting fanatic Ron Thomson to US Fish and Wildlife, complaining angrily about the decision to temporarily suspend imports of elephant trophies taken in Zimbabwe and Tanzania for the rest of 2014.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ron-Thomson-Publications/154457934661580

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