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We can do anything!

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

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David Hutchison

David Hutchison

Many times we are just to hard on ourselves or the media likes to berate us, not seeing things in a bigger picture. Matt Kieltyka was writing today that while Vancouver is pretty accessible, its not that inclusive.

This community is one of the most accessible cities in the world and we got there because of our hero’s, Terry Fox and Rick Hansen.

We are followers of great examples and these paralympians are the next example to lead us into inclusion. I have seen numerous examples of it in just the past few days by acts of reaching out, being present, involved and engaging with those amongst us who are physically and mentally challenged.

We are doing this because we are being confronted by the courage to over come everyday through the examples we are seeing. But it didn’t didn’t just happen today, for the past decade the Coast Mental Health Foundation has staged “the courage to come back” awards.

This community is being very well coached on inclusion, thank you very much and in April this year we will get another lesson from those awards. We are a community working very hard on inclusion.

BC is a world leader in accessibility and working very hard to be the same at inclusion. So if you doubt us, take a moment to look closely at us and you will see a community that leads by its commitment to volunteering. We can do anything, just watch us.

See you tomorrow,

David Hutchison david@transitionsadvertising.com

David Hutchison is President of Transitions Advertising www.transitionsadvertising.com Canada’s creative voice of seniors advertising. David is Board President of Promoting a Culture of Peace for Children Society of BC www.wartoystopeaceart.com

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Canada House, an itch I can’t seem to scratch

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

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David Hutchison

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On Sunday I went to Canada House and like many others stood patiently in line waiting for it to open at 1PM, they were late, only 10 minutes, but late just the same. And I thought, okay, get over it, not a big deal, but after speaking to someone else who had a similar experience, except their wait was a bit longer, what is the problem?

In Beijing, Canada House opened six months in advance, in Turin they opened four months early and here they were a day late. And as it turns out, opening late has become a habit. I know I shouldn’t take it personal, but I get the sense they didn’t care, it wasn’t important enough.

Now don’t get me wrong I loved the Olympics and I love the Paralympics, but I got this itch I can’t seem to scratch. When I did get in to see Canada House, I was really disappointed, it was just a tent. At least Manitoba House built something, used hammer and nails, made it out of wood like they were trying to sell something and they had nicer pins.

Northern House was very cool, Russia, which I didn’t get to see, but had friends tell me it was awesome, and many others that were tents at least had some entertainment value, Canada House, not so much.

It just seems to me, the Feds could have done a lot better and history does point enough examples of that, so what happened. I have heard the excuses and claims and none seems to wash. Thankfully, others did a great job so most of us went home happy and “the” Stephen showed up on time for the openings.

See you tomorrow,

David Hutchison david@transitionsadvertising.com

David Hutchison is President of Transitions Advertising www.transitionsadvertising.com Canada’s creative voice of seniors advertising. David is Board President of Promoting a Culture of Peace for Children Society of BC www.wartoystopeaceart.com

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Issues, ideas and editorial

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

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David Hutchison

This morning, as I read yesterday’s Vancouver Sun, time was in short supply yesterday, I found a number of very interesting columns.

The first by Micheal Hockney, who spent 4 years  living in Russia, wrote “The media’s view of Russia is 20 years out of date.” I am embarrassed to say, I am part of that collective with my opinion, which makes me think, I should go to Russia for their Olympics. So often real learning only comes from being there. Thank you Michael.

Next was Dan Gardner, one of my favorites, with the question “Is it worth it, Canada’s spending of billions on the Olympics. Olympic spending is like military spending, escalating. On the other hand, Colin Hansen, our finance minister,  was quoted as saying “Health Care and Education are bottomless pits!” They are, however, they are the only two moralities of government responsibility. 

And finally, The Newspaper’s View, Flaherty’s balanced budget plan is wishful thinking. Currently, we are $622.1 billion offside with our balance sheet. The papers point is, corporate welfare will not enhance competitiveness and raise productivity.

Those three columns, tied together, point out misplaced images of our neighbours. This drives our aggression, causing the media to miss the real point of the Olympic experience, which is, what was happening, on our streets with people from every nation on the planet.

We the people made the experience what is was, not corporations who benefited from government funded investment. Lets keep it going, at least throughout the Paralympics. We should make every effort to continue all the relationships we have made during the Olympics, as real peace lies with us and the relationships we build.

See you tomorrow,

David Hutchison                        david@transitionsadvertising.com

David Hutchison is President of Transitions Advertising www.transitionsadvertising.com Canada’s creative voice of seniors advertising. David is Board President of Promoting a Culture of Peace for Children Society of BC www.wartoystopeaceart.com

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New day, different story

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

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David Hutchison

Like Victor, the little green elf on Just for Laughs, many of us are crying “Its Over!” We will all miss those weeks of fun and frivolity, but now its back to work.

It is a new day and I hope different stories for each us from the experienced gained through the process of meeting new people, watching feats of excellence and sheer joy of being here.

Now we are back on the job, shoulder to the wheel, nose to the grindstone, which is a tough position to work from, but like those athletes we have to persevere and move forward.

If you should find it a challenge, beginning March 12 through to March 21 you will witness demonstrations of courage beyond belief. The courage to rise above challenges most of us cannot comprehend. These are the athletes of the Paralympics. Go out and support them, cheer them on and let us all grow from their example.

So today as you go forward in your workaday world, remember them. Let them inspire you to greatness, for within them is the example we should see to lighten our load and realize, ours is not that heavy. Make it a great day for yourself and all those around you.

See you tomorrow,

David

david@transitionsadvertising.com

David Hutchison is President of Transitions Advertising www.transitionsadvertising.com Canada’s creative voice of seniors advertising. David is Board President of Promoting a Culture of Peace for Children Society of BC www.wartoystopeaceart.com

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