By Jason Menard
I hurt.
Normally, I don’t talk about it. And I pride myself on the fact that, for the most part, people don’t know about my situation. But recently I’ve had the opportunity to share parts of my story with three people. It seemed to help, so I thought I’d put it down on paper — virtually.
When it comes to pain management, I have no advice to give. I only have my experience to share and to let people know that what they’re feeling is normal. Continue reading
By Jay Menard
Canada Day’s fast approaching and, like many Canucks, I’m looking forward to a celebration of living in the world’s greatest country.
Like most good Canadians, I can laugh at — and often embrace — certain cultural stereotypes. But perhaps my Hoser Designation will be called into question as there are certain Canadian sacred cows that I just can’t worship..
I am a proud Canadian, but… Continue reading
By Jason Menard
The band War may have asked “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” And while psychology and biology may have some answers, for our personal and societal growth, I’d rather take my inspiration from another group of musical philosophers: Paula Abdul and M.C. Skat Kat who once famously expounded all the wonderful reasons why “opposites attract.” Continue reading
By Jason Menard
A creative solution to save a piece of our history; a small group of dedicated activists rallying the greater community to act — the survival of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is a feel-good story for the ages, right?
Yes and no.
A feel-good story it may be, but it’s one that masks years of neglect and apathy. Continue reading
By Jason Menard
To paraphrase the sage Uncle Ben, with great blogging comes great responsibility — and, for me, that responsibility is first and foremost to allow reader comments.
However, I believe there is a caveat: allowing reader comments does not equal allowing ALL reader comments.
I believe that if you’re going to publish a blog in a public forum — sharing your thoughts, opinions, and ideas with the world — then you have a moral obligation to allow readers to reply. To not do so, in my opinion, betrays a touch of arrogance combined with a heaping helping of missed opportunity. Continue reading
The M-Dash by Jason Menard 