heroes and villains
Heroes and Villains throughout history that have defined their industries and workflow as we know it today. Those we look up to, and those we learn mistakes from.
Meals on Wheels: Nourishing and Strengthening the Community. First Place in Everyday Heroes Challenge.
It is 4:42am. I awaken to the familiar vibrations of an iPhone and the feeling of cold air on my cheeks. “Could you turn the light on so that we start to wake up?” I ask my partner as he grumbles a response of acceptance. I reach for my phone on the bedside table and reflect on the time once more. Alex has always had a strange tendency to set alarms at unusual hours. Why couldn’t it be 4:45am, or even 5? I leave my internal monologue as a topic for another day. After all, there are more important concerns to contemplate.
By Nikita Jenkins6 years ago in Journal
To the animal rescuers.
I don't believe anyone would have thought, or even guessed that mere months into 2020 the world would suffer such a massive hit and countries would be on lock down. People’s lives turned upside down and losing family members and not even being able to say a proper goodbye to them.
By Nicola Jackson6 years ago in Journal
Attitude of Gratitude
Dear Unsung Heroes, I bet you are wondering what "Captain Planet and the Planeteers cartoon has to do with you. Well as a kid one of my fondest memories was racing home from school in the afternoons to catch a episode of "Captain Planet and the Planeteers." They were a diverse team who were able to combine their powers to summon an elemental warrior that takes on the appearance of superhero Captain Planet. Together they worked to defend Earth from pollution and bad people. An abstract example but I feel like it correlates to you, our modern day Heroes.
By Judah Moore6 years ago in Journal
Pandemic Heroes
Dearest Heroes; Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, and all other Healthcare Professionals, You are the heroes we look to, on the front line of it all; exposed to things we may not be, and fighting to protect yourselves and your families. Many of you, despite your utmost efforts, have fallen victim to the COVID-19 virus regardless. As a mother, I thank you and; my heart does ache for you and your families... I only pray constantly, for your safety and health. Quite obviously, I have no clue what this is like for you; as I stand on the sidelines as a young mother with a baby boy; among one of the most at risk. I worry every day for people like him, but it's because of you that we get by.
By Zehna Reddon6 years ago in Journal
Radiant Love
During the current pandemic, our world has changed in many destructive ways; however, it has changed in one beautiful way as well – essential workers who otherwise might not have received recognition are now receiving the gratitude that they deserve. Healthcare workers have been the main focal point of our gratitude, but I’d like to highlight the essential workers who work as cashiers, clerks, or greeters; the essential workers who are at risk of exposure day in and day out – but continue on.
By Ashley Nestler, MSW6 years ago in Journal
Featured Thursday
So for today's showcase, I would like to introduce you to Keith. I've only know and worked with the gentleman for about a month, but it feels like I've known him for years. I started working with him online about a month ago but have met him a couple of times, which is quite a funny story. The first time I met him he offered to take me up to the hospital to get an emergency cat scan, of course we were in lockdown so he turned up with a mask so all I could see was his eyes lol. He then returned to collect me and drop me off wearing the same mask (he also got me lunch and some cans of beer rofl) and took me home again. The second time I met him, I needed him to sign my driving license so he nipped down on his motorbike, wearing his bike helmet, so I still only saw his eyes haha, thought this is a strange world we live in, I've been in this guy's company three different times and I still have no idea what he looks like lol. It was only the fourth time, when we had to attend a work meeting (social distancing in place of course) that I actually got to 'meet' him properly, this really amuses me.
By Lisa Maclean6 years ago in Journal
Dear Everyday Heros
THANKS A MILLION A big thanks for every worker who has been taking a health risk every day to make it possible by attending the workplace and making sure everyone has enough toilet paper, food, necessities, and water. Keeping the essentials readily available and not to mention the measure took everyday to decrease the chances of the spread of the virus doing your part to try to keep the communities that you serve healthy.
By Ruby Estelle 6 years ago in Journal
Dear everyone, are you a DC fan or a Marvel fan?
Dear everyone, Listen up, I'm about to tell you a tale about epicness so great, our great grandchildren will speak of it. About heroes so real, our ancestors are standing tall with eyes shining bright with pride because of their legacy, these humans they've birthed who have decided to put on masks to save our lives. Listen up, our true heroes have assembled.
By TheyCallMe_Ritz6 years ago in Journal
To the background heroes in our lives.. Top Story - May 2020.
“What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.” –Confucius I am privileged. I know that, and I say that because I have the fortune of having my health and that of my loved ones; because my loved ones and I all have a secure job, a place to live, food to eat and everything else considered an essential in almost any country. So, I am bitter-sweetly aware of our privileged position in these tough and uncertain times for so many.
By monse cordero6 years ago in Journal
An Open Letter to the Employees at a Small-Town Nova Scotia Grocery Store
This is an open letter to the staff at the Antigonish Superstore Even though I live halfway across the country from you, you guys rock. And your story brought me to tears when I most needed to see the good in humanity. You see, I had just received news that my 93-year-old aunt who lives in a long-term care facility had tested postive for COVID-19 and my cousin, her son, had passed from cancer mere days before. There could be no funeral; gatherings were not allowed.
By Heather Down6 years ago in Journal
Everyday Heroes: A Nurse And A Pharmacist Walk Into Work
I grew up surrounded by nurses and, come to think about it, there were a few pharmacists I came to know growing up as well. It was very much a part of my world to see my mother, who was a palliative care nurse, getting ready to see clients, or writing reports, or going to see pharmacists about things that her clients might have needed.
By Christina St-Jean6 years ago in Journal
