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August 2015
A very special Throwback Thursday of me and my beautiful wife Loreen who I married 32 years ago today. Her and I are pictured here with her family dog Sandy during our honeymoon at our cottages on…
Blog Thirty-two years, and we're just getting started! 4 LikesJune 2015
We all have this idea in our head of what an actress's life is. You get to be anybody you want to be, travel, tell stories that are important and go to the magical Hollywood parties. But to…
Blog 8 things I learned as a struggling actress 3 LikesMarch 2015
Perhaps this Winter-Spring season more than most, we in North America at least, joyously welcome the arrival of Spring.…
Blog Happy Spring 3 Likes Do you have any advice for people who want to be writers?Well, since this is my very first book, I’m not sure any advice I give would be based on any kind of profound experience. Yet, I can tell you that the thing that kept me going was having someone…
Blog Do you have any advice for people who want to be writers? 3 Likes First Communion - Last Communion On a Thursday evening in May, in the Spring of 1961, my mother fried some…
February 2015
Greetings Kamazooie Memebrs!
In our short history, Kamazooie has developed a few very faithful followers and contributors.Of course, while all of our members are important to us, the ones…
Blog Journeys of Fish and Music 2 Likes How was the writing process to you?I think it was one of the greatest artistic experiences I have ever had. I spent the majority of my life as an actor…
Blog How was the writing process to you? 1 Like The Story That Never Got ToldMy dad, Bill Ritchie, was a great story teller who never seemed to be at a loss for a relevant story to drop into the conversation whether it was around a campfire or the dinner table. In the shot…
Blog The Story That Never Got Told 2 LikesJanuary 2015
Greetings Kamazooies and Happy Friday!!!
I would like to repost with a vengeance today. After a recent personal setback, I found myself looking for inspiration today and I came across a…
Blog How to Live the Good Life 2 Likes Update from the Consumer Electronics ShowGreetings Members!!!
Here is a beautiful post from a blogger named Micah Baldwin on Medium which is another blogging site like Kamazooie for users to tell there stories and share their…
Blog The New "Medium" for Story-Telling 2 Likes My New Year's wish for you of 'Heaven on Earth' Blog My New Year's wish for you of 'Heaven on Earth' 2 LikesNovember 2014
One of the nice things that starts to happen as the nest begins to empty out is that you are able to start turning your attention to "the bucket list". This past October, Loreen and I picked San…
Blog Northern California Wine Country 1 Like Lest we forget...Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you view it, I can't say that I have a parent or grandparent that served in a world war. I guess that it is a great thing that we can say that we…
Blog Lest we forget... 2 Likes Great Canadian ContentThe CBC has long been a source of great content with shows like As it Happens, Quirks and Quarks and now the infamous Q.…
Blog Great Canadian Content 1 LikeSeptember 2014
August 2014
As the Toronto International Film Festival looms large the local and international media, I thought it would be a good theme to use for this week's community post while at the same time promoting…
Blog Our very own TIFF 3 Likes Robin Williams enters The Dead Comic Society It was with shock and heavy hearts that we heard yesterday that Robin Williams…
Last week, Anu and I took some time to go to a movie theatre downtown, to take…
July 2014
Okay, it is not a 'best trip ever' or an amazing lifetime experience, only a great place…
Blog A great place for lunch in Ottawa 2 Likes The Lord Helps Those Who Help ThemselvesI'm not an overly religious person but that title seemed to be best for what I wanted to discuss in this week's community post.
A comedian (whom I've since forgotten) once said, "There…
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In today’s fast-changing world, diversity and inclusion aren't just trendy ideas — they are essential for a company's growth and success. Businesses that focus on creating a truly inclusive environment experience greater innovation, stronger teamwork, and happier employees. They also become magnets for top talent and develop a progressive brand image.
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There is a lot of buzz behind organic soil these days and for the right reasons. It has gained a reputation for being the gold standard in gardening and farming. However, misinformation still lingers, making some hesitant to embrace its benefits. Time to set the record straight and separate fact from fiction.
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You must have heard about the English proverb, “There is no place like home”. From this proverb, you can easily understand the importance of home in an individual’s life. It not only provides shelter but is also a storehouse of our memories. It is our duty to keep it in good condition. One way by which you can effectively offer protection to your house is house siding.
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