KJ

Wordsmith. Amateur activist. Recovering cynic. Mezzo-soprano belter. Acadian. Traveller. My heart beats for #Moncton, #Ottawa, #Joburg. I have some thoughts.

[Conan O'Brien @ConanOBrien]

We should refer to this period in history simply as “The Circumstances.”

[KJ @KJThinks]

@ConanOBrien That set up was as skillfully done as Norm Macdonald spinning a tale to deliver a dad joke level punch line and killing.

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

#DYK? Just over one-fifth (21.2%) of Canadians with a mental health-related disability were living in households considered to be in core housing need in 2017? https://t.co/4WOaga8z4W #BellLetsTalk

[Shepherds of Good Hope @sghottawa]

#BellLetsTalk Meet Adrienne, who is the Assistant Manager of our Transitional Shelter Program @sghottawa. She discusses the impact which COVID-19 has had on both staff and clients. As well, the importance of reaching out for help and utilizing our mental health services.

[City of Ottawa @ottawacity]

This #BellLetsTalk Day learn about resources to maintain your mental health, #OttCity.
Your mental health and the mental health of others is important.
You are never alone. Be familiar with available resources: https://t.co/qjzgy87pd7

[The GroupBenefitz Platform Inc. @groupbenefitz]

Here is this year's #BellLetsTalk video, where Bell donates 5 cents for every view. 38% of Canadians say their mental health has declined during the pandemic, and support programs need our help. Sharing and watching this video is an easy way to chip in!

[CHEO Ottawa @CHEO]

Staying connected is an important part of mental wellness. Find ways to touch base and check in with your social circle that work for you and keep it up! Don’t forget that we are #StrongerTogether. #BellLetsTalk https://t.co/Lnb7YLWV4l

[Canadian Red Cross @redcrosscanada]

It’s been a trying time this winter, but it’s always important to take care of yourself.
➡️ Check out these #SelfCare tips to help keep you healthy this winter: https://t.co/uyQCXyN2yM
#BellLetsTalk

[Bell Let's Talk @Bell_LetsTalk]

Today, every view of this video helps create positive change. All you need to do is watch it and Bell will donate 5¢ more to Canadian mental health initiatives. Retweet to help spread the word! #BellLetsTalk

[KJ @KJThinks]

If I'm going to spend countless nickels each month to stay connected - might as well make sure that some of them are used to help people who are struggling vs lining the pockets of execs. #makeitrainnickels #BellLetsTalk

[KJ @KJThinks]

But back to my overpriced internet and TV package... #BellLetsTalk

[KJ @KJThinks]

I don't think the right question is whether or not Bell is being selfless (it's not) but whether they are acting with purpose #BellLetsTalk

[KJ @KJThinks]

I think it's great that Bell is putting its reach to the service of a great cause. I think it's fine that they get credit for it. The bigger question is if the values promoted through #BellLetsTalk are part of their corporate culture and supported through all their activities.

[KJ @KJThinks]

When governments and philanthropists aren't doing enough for mental health, can you fault a corporation that steps up? Are you stepping up? #BellLetsTalk

[KJ @KJThinks]

Employers like Microsoft -- and many others -- feel that housing is everyone's responsibility, so why would corporations be excluded from that? Does the same apply to mental health? #BellLetsTalk

[KJ @KJThinks]

Employers are investing in housing because employees need places to live so that the business can thrive in a community that supports wellbeing #BellLetsTalk

[KJ @KJThinks]

We've been talking a lot about purpose at work lately. Many corps are looking beyond corporate social responsibility to purpose driven action. For instance, Microsoft, Facebook and others who are investing in housing #BellLetsTalk

[KJ @KJThinks]

It's also the day where I try to reconcile my feelings for a beautiful initiative #BellCause and the less than stellar value for money Bell Canada provides me...

[KJ @KJThinks]

Hi Twitter! I'm here making my annual pilgrimage to this medium to help raise funds for mental health #BellLetsTalk

[Bell Let's Talk @Bell_LetsTalk]

Eat and tweet. Eat and tweet. #BellLetsTalk #Sushi