Just in case you think I’m just a pretty face who only writes about touchy-feely topics, I will have you know that I have two short pieces in the current issue of This magazine. This is celebrating its 50th anniversary in print this year, and is one of Canada’s oldest alternative journals for “progressive politics, ideas and culture.”
The first piece is about the closing and (fingers-crossed) re-opening of the federal prison farms, and the return of their prized cattle. If you need to remind yourself as to why you don’t miss Stephen Harper and especially Vic Toews, here is an excellent documentary you should watch –Til The Cows Come Home. Definitely worth your time. I watched it twice, and cried both times.
The editor of This liked my “cow” story so much, she approached me to write a second piece about the Ontario government’s decision to phase out sheltered workshops for people with developmental disabilities. I knew zero about this issue, but have a hard time saying “no” to anyone other than my husband. So I buckled down and wrote it.
But don’t worry because next week I’m back to my happy place writing about relationships. Until then, my two stories from This magazine are below. I hope you enjoy them, and get bitten by the activism bug.
Next: A Post for Nick & Julie on their 50th Anniversary
eden baylee
Aug 4, 2016 -
Sue, you are an intelligent woman with diverse talents. I’m not AT ALL surprised your writing moves beyond ‘touchy-feely’ subjects.
Two excellent pieces!
eden
Sue Nador
Aug 4, 2016 -
Eden, I think you are being way too generous…but I will bask in your kind words. Thank you! xo
Patti Pokorchak
Aug 4, 2016 -
Having been The Accidental Farmer, I know how therapeutic working in nature is so I hope that they reopen the farms.
Horticulture therapy has been around for over 3,000 years and working with animals is proven to improve empathy for others which criminals must learn in order to stay out of jail!
Sue, it’s good to write on a variety of topics. Don’t want to know as a one trick pony – do you!?!
Cheers!
Patti Pokorchak, MBA
Small Biz Sales Coach
Author of the upcoming book “The Accidental Farmer: Adventures of a Serial Entrepreneur”
Sue Nador
Aug 4, 2016 -
Patti, you are so right. Despite all the overwhelming evidence that these farms do tremendous good, ideology won over reason. Thank you so much for reading! I learned many new things in the research of these pieces. I don’t have any immediate plans to stray too far from writing about personal and business relationships, but you never know…! Thanks Patti!