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My name is Paul. I am a trail runner, a woodworker and I love to laugh. All the best! 😀

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@marknorm hit the nail on the head with this one. 👍

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Social media is like looking in the fridge over & over. You know there's nothing good but you check it so many times that eventually you start consuming things you don't even like.

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@DrGuitar Satan's Tonsils

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@NoelGallagher Definitely an ear worms that is hard to shake. I love it too. Cheers!

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@RealMattKing Take care of yourself. So sorry for your loss.

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@liamgallagher I wasn't able to get tickets to Toronto as I am going to be away then but I just wanted to say congrats on selling out so fast! Canada loves ya! Cheers!

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@tomgreenlive Have fun Tom! 👍

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@liamgallagher All the best to you!

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@LakotaMan1 For sure! I would definitely try to return the hospitality.

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@deandelray @YouTube Love this performance. 🤘

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@Steel_Panther @thePTCC @Kostermusic Was at the Halifax show and it was the best! An intimate, sweaty show! Just like metal is meant to be! 5th time seeing you guys and probably my favorite. Thanks for the great time! Can't wait to see @Steel_Panther again!

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@GeorgesStPierre Halifax Nova Scotia because I like it there.

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@Q104Halifax @Steel_Panther @Marqueeballroom Fantastic show!

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@deandelray You are the real deal Dean! 🕯 🕯

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@GurdeepPandher You are an inspiration. 🙂

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@DrGuitar @MetalHeadDave1 I prefer the shirt and tie. Makes you stand out a bit.

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@Super70sSports

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@marknorm You may not see this message but if you do, just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your new special. Keep it up. Comedy!

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Happy #InternationalCatDay from my boy Scotty.

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A beautiful little story.

[Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @GurdeepPandher]

Meet Ell - she lives in Parry Sound with her family. Yesterday morning, as I was putting things away in my van after making breakfast, I noticed someone passing by. Ell noticed the Yukon license plate on my van and told me that she used to live in the Northwest Territories, close to where I am from. She shared her experiences of living in various other places in Canada, including Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, before settling in Parry Sound, Ontario. Ell was born in Jamaica and moved to Canada as a child.

Ell was gifted in conversation and had a great smile. I appreciated the opportunity to connect with her, and she shared stories and lived experiences with me. For example, she spoke about her time in New Brunswick during Black History Month, when her son's school had no planned activities to mark the important month. Ell reached out to the school administration and offered to bring in a speaker. She knew of a speaker who would be willing to come without charging any fee, and the school agreed. Ell said she wanted to make progress and spread awareness, so she took that initiative.

I shared with Ell that I had read a book titled "Finding Edward" by Sheila Murray, which talks about a boy who moves from Jamaica to Canada and faces many biases here. Ell also spoke about her experiences with racism and how there is often more ignorance. For instance, Southern Canadians may have preconceived notions about the North being a cold and uneventful place, but Ell said she had attended parties and events while living in the Northwest Territories. She connected this analogy with her experience of racism and how people frequently see others based on their pre-existing information without trying to learn new things. Last thing she said, "However, I'm very happy that there are many people who are positive, kind, supportive and willing to adjust their perspectives."

Our conversation continued for some time. Before saying goodbye, I asked Ell if I could take her photo, which she happily agreed to.

Later that evening, I returned to the same spot to make dinner and swim in the lake. At the same time, I saw Ell's car pull up into the parking lot. She came over and offered food with me, which I happily accepted. I was touched that she thought to bring food for me.

My experience with Ell left me amazed at how awesome people can be - they think wonderful things, do wonderful things, and have great ideas, and want to make the world a good place for everyone. Sometimes, based on pre-existing information, we just continue to keep them in the same box for our entire lifetime.

Ell is now my new friend. 🙏🏽

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@DrGuitar I like the large Strat headstock. 🤘🙂