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July 31, 2011 By 1 Comment

A Brilliant Life That Deserves Celebrating

Today’s letter goes out to Kim A. Thomas (@kimathomas) ’cause it’s her birthday! If you haven’t yet, check out her project that celebrates the diverse daily street styles of Kelowna. Oh, and be sure to wish her a happy birthday. Dear Brilliant Birthday Girl, It was about a year ago that stumbled upon your brilliant work and huge heart for people. I remember reading your letter to Hanna and being gripped by your grasp of the human soul. As I continued to admire your work from afar, I was inspired to no end as you truly have a gift for capturing on film what it means to be human. In everything you do, your celebration of diversity and love for others shines like a beacon in an often cynical culture that preaches tolerance yet tolerates only themselves. Don't ever stop capturing the beauty of our humanity with the lens of your camera. Today you and your work deserve to be celebrated. Happy Birthday. A Letter [to Hanna on death] by Kim A. Thomas
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July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

A Universal Courtesy That Gives Me Hope (or “No Seriously, Where’s Waldo?”)

Dear Side Stepping Pedestrians, I realized today, as my family overtook the boardwalk with our photo shoot, that there is a universal consideration when it comes to people taking pictures. Whether it be a professional shoot or Uncle Bob taking pictures on his iPhone, everyone either stops to wait until the picture is captured or the step around, ensuring that the picture being snapped doesn't turn into a 'Where's Waldo' shot. To me this simple act gives me hope that we are not merely selfish beings that only ever care about ourselves, as some may suggest. We are in fact beings that, even on a subconscious level, don't want to interfere with those capturing a special moment in time. Just think what could happen if we applied this type of selfless universal courtesy to areas of life other than picture taking.
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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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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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A World Filled With Tragedy Needs To Laugh

Dear Comedian, You have one of the most valuable jobs going these days. Every time I turn on the TV it seems like all there is to talk about is doom and gloom. In a world where horrific tragedies happen every day, your goal is to make us laugh. Tonight you succeeded. Thank you.
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The World Needs Good Fathers

Dear Spoiling Father, I'm glad I saw you buying treats for your two girls dowtown yesterday. I get encouraged when I see good fathers having fun with their kids but it also made me think of all the men that can't be with their children for whatever reason. My hope is that someone will make today special for them just as our kids are making today special for us.
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A Huge Thank You (You Made My Day)

Dear Birthday Wishers, I must be getting older because yesterday I had a change of heart. I have always seen social media birthday wishes through a cynical lens, wondering how many people actuallly give a shit that it's my birthday versus those who send wishes because Facebook tells them to. What I realized yesterday is that I don't really care. There were messages from family and friends that I haven't seen or heard from in a while. There were those from people I haven't seen since high school. There were even those from people I have yet to meet face to face. Every single message (all 66 of them) meant something to me: encouraged me. Thank you all for taking the time to drop me a quick birthday note; I appreciate it more than you will ever realize. Thank you. -Dave
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June 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

When Social Classes Collide…

Dear Toothless Bike Rider, As you sat atop your busted bike seat, threw up your rock horns and shouted "Nice fuckin' car man!" to the driver parked beside me, I caught a glimpse of shared admiration and excitement between two social classes that mix as well as oil and water. It was as if time didn't exist in that moment as both of you dared to cross the illicit boundaries that our culture has drawn between you. It was beautiful. Then reality snapped back into place as the driver roared off and you pedalled away in the haze of his emissions. Thank you for allowing me to be a spectator, giving me hope that maybe one day our social classes can find enough common ground to actually work together for the betterment of our society. -Dave
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“I eat pieces of shit like you for breakfast!”

Dear Cannibalistic Christian, It's always bothered me how you treat people who are supposedly your "brothers & sisters in christ". I never understand how you can be so hurtful towards your own people. It pains me to see that. But what hurts even more is that I'm looking in the mirror. -
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The Moments We’ll Never Miss

Dear Door Holder, I appreciated your gesture; I really did. The few moments you took out of your day to wait for me to catch so I didn't have to open the door myself was not lost me. It was actually contagious as I the door for the next person. One thought did strike me as interesting though. Taking time out of our day and holding a door is something most of do as a gesture of goodwill, yet most of us are fully capable of opening doors ourselves. We do it because inherently, we want to help others and because it's convenient. But what would happen if we took those moments and helped someone with something they can't do for themselves? What if we even went out of our way? Maybe it's as easy as helping a single mom load her groceries while she takes care of her kids. Maybe it's more elaborate like cooking a meal once a week for someone who is unable. As I passed through the door you kindly held for me, I realized that you'd never miss those moments. You'll never ask for them back. How many moments do I have in a day that I can give? -Dave
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