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July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Grace vs Illicit First World Expectations

Dear First World Consumer, It hit me like a ton of bricks today as I watched you glare at the cracked screen of your Blackberry while trying to navigate your social media streams: When did perfection become the standard? In our hyper competitive first world continent, it seems as though there is no room for flaw. We need the newest, the best, the fastest and if it's flawed, we deserve it to be replaced for free (even if it was our own damn fault that it got dropped and broke in the first place). Is this the reality in which we live? Are we, as humans, flawless? So why is it that we expect every product or service we use to be something we are not? We expect something from others that we can not in fact deliver ourselves. The sad part is that when we're disappointed, we take it out on the things (and worse, others) we illicitly expected to be perfect in the first place. Where's the grace in that? -Dave
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July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Changing the World vs Bickering Children

Dear Bickering Mob, Do you think we can stop fighting about our differences and embrace the values we actually have in common? Instead of arguing about political or religious views and who's right or wrong can we make an effort to work together? We've bee able to accomplish a lot but thing of how much more could be done if we focused that extra energy towards doing great things together. Just a suggestion.
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July 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Your Value is Not For Us To Determine

Dear Wide Eyed Graduate, I often wonder what's going through your head. A lot of people write you off because you're from a "spoiled" generation who doesn't know the meaning of "hard work". All you do is text and tweet and can't have real engaging conversations because your attention span is 140 characters or less. You know what I say? PROVE THEM WRONG! Don't buy into their system or their illicit view of you. Do great work and change the world. -Dave
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July 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Beauty of a Nation Never Seen

Dear Country Traveller, I was a little more than suprised to see the foreign license plate hanging from your bumper indicating that you live on the other side of the country from me. Yet at the same time I was quite encouraged/inspired at the thought that you drove more than 4500 miles sit beside me at a stop light. I can only imagine the beauty of what you've seen in your travels. I hope that one day I will be able to see what you have seen and admire the country in which I am so priviliged to live in the same way you have (even the boring ass prairies). -Dave
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July 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Beauty of Innocence

Dear Young Spaghetti Eater, I loved the way that you wiped spaghetti sauce off your vace with the sleeve of your shirt as if that's excatly what sleeves were designed for. I wish I still had your pragmatic innocence where the only thing that mattered to you in that moment was getting spaghetti sauce off your face; not the stain that will be left there tomorrow.
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July 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Passion of Your Life’s Work

Dear Italian Coffee Connoisseur, Thanks for giving me an amazing alternative to Starbucks. Your passion for what you di is something to be marvelled. As if that weren't enough, you made my 2 year old daughter's day by giving her a hot chocolate of her very own. The world is a brighter place because you're in it. -Dave
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July 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Gift of Giving vs. Obnoxious A-Hole’s

Dear Giving Partiers, You really are good at sharing. The fact that you would allow the entire block to hear your music is pretty generous. A giving spirit is an amazing quality to have; but can I make a simply suggestion? You may want to confirm that your gift will be well received. Otherwise it's a bit like giving milk to someone who's lactose intolerant. -Dave
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July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

When Friendships Supersede Time & Space

Dear Far Away Friend, I still remember when we met for the first time and talked forever about metal bands we liked. It's rare to find friendships that supersede time and space. I know that when we hang out again it will be as if not a moment has passed since the last time I saw you. (I just really hope it's soon).
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July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The foundations of a father = The mirror is a lying bastard

Dear Blind Walker, I know you're deflated and your life may seem like one big disappointment after another. I've spent a lot of time reflecting on your life; rather the part I've been privileged to be part of and I can tell you that it deserves far more than being shrugged off as a disappointment. The wake of your life is immensely rich and reaches out to touch the far corners of the earth. From North America to Europe, Africa to Asia and back again the seeds of your life will live for generations to come. I have watched as your family has grown from 6 to 13; of which you are the solid foundation. There is much that I have learned from watching you over the years. But none have been more impactful than seeing you take every step of your journey by faith; not relying on your own sight. The mirror can often be a lying bastard; in these hard days, don't trust it. Simply step to one side and see the multitude of faces standing behind you. You are the greatest man I know. -Dave
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June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Aroma of BC

Dear Pot Smoking Neighbour, Thanks for the constant reminder that I live in BC. It's also really thoughtful of you to wait until my kids go to bed before you stand in the middle of your yard and smoke weed. Much appreciated.
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