I'll right, I'll admit it, I've been really terrible about blogging. I know, I know. Not that many people read it. Whilst out tonight with a certain fabulous local blogger, slam poet, writer, actor and all round sexy gal, She said "hey you haven't blogged in a while". Duh. Correct. hmm maybe I should. I guess what happened is life -- I got so busy casting my September show, rehearsing it, producing a BYOV Fringe venue, moving on to ADing for GCTC/NAC on Vimy, taking a vacay then getting back to work where it's been super busy that I had no time to breathe.
I am remedying that and I had thought I would change my focus a wee bit - I will still talk about theatre but I am toying with changing the name and focus of the blog - not sure yet. I found myself at a crossroads of sorts this last half of 2010 going into 2011. I still love doing theatre - and am pursuing more professional avenues and training especially for Directing, but I've found somethings that have pulled my focus - YOGA and a journey towards Minimalism and Mindfulness.
In terms of Yoga I was on a great path - I had been practicing Yoga on and off very sporatically since 1997, but had finally this year go up to practicing up to 3 times a week and making progress in my flexibility, breath and focus. The one major problem I've come across in the last few months trying to focus on a steady practice and ensuring I also practice at home (and I know I've hit a practice when my body ACHES to do a downward facing dogs, or Happy Baby, and I sigh in contentment doing one), i have developed major feet issues - not from the Yoga, just from...who knows. Trying to work through it so I can commit to a deepening practice - I find i want to strive to be a better person practicing yoga, and I can't stop smiling after yoga. As I do it more and more I am extremely happy and positive. That is a good thing.
This in turn has lead to thoughts and starting to put into practice a small form of Minimalism. In the last few months I felt the weight of all the "stuff" we have, making me feel like I was drowning in a sea of consumerism. I loathed it, I loved it, I had to get rid of it. (sounds like Barb in Swimming in the Shallows doesn't it?). So by some fate one morning I was talking about this weight to a friend of mine and he said, have you read about Minimalism and admitted he and his spouse were practicing it. I hadn't but through him found these amazing blogs - www.missminimalist.com and www.zenhabit.com - now I know this is going to be a long long process, but once I started culling my kitchen , and I have a long long way to go , I felt happier - gleeful even. And with that comes the wonderful thought "I don't need all this STUFF", so if I am in a store I think "Do I need that?" The answer is usually "No" and in fact I rarely go in a store now (except for groceries, and wine of course!)...so it opens a whole world of SAVING MONEY BIG TIME! I always find I have money in the bank these days because I don't spend it as much. In terms of the Minimalism start - The key is not to get overwhelmed and go room by room, slowly knowing that it is a long process. I took YEARS to get "stuff" it will take a while to get rid of it. Last week the Diabetes Foundation came by and picked up 5 boxes of "stuff". it was Good riddens to good rubbish that will help someone else. I got more. I got a bunch of stuff I want to sell by the way.......or give away....interested?
Along with Yoga and Minimalism comes Mindfulness. I made a "resolution" this year that I am trying to really be aware of what a say - it too will be a long process, but I am working on it through baby steps. Just really thinking before I speak, especially if what I will say might hurt or speak badly of someone, trying to be in the Present - even though it's tough and I may only realize I am a few minutes of every day. Again, this will take time. The Yoga helps!
All this to say - I think this year is going to be different. I am still going to do the theatre projects, but right now my focus is on cleaning house - literally and figuratively. I am sure I will stumble along the - I am going to Toronto in Feb for a Directing Workshop, and have to shop for a Dress for the wedding of the year. But other then that, here is to a clean and mindful 2011. Come along for the ride - I'd love to have ya on board with me.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Monday, May 3, 2010
Kicking Dogs, and Raising Fists to Women is NOT COOL
Ok, so my bad last night that I took my dogs out sans leash for their last pees of the evening. I've been kind of doing this for almost 9 months now with no issues because there is never anyone around that time of night and only once did they run off briefly to chase a cat. I can walk them completely around the block with them prancing behind or beside me. My dogs are very good off leash, following me around (except for that one cat issue). In fact, they are better off leash then on leash - especially Abby. She has been known to be cranky on leash. Anyways, I know I am not suppose to do that, but I've seen others in my hood do it so I am not the only one...anyways...
Now, my dogs have been attacked by other owners dogs - and the most I did was yell. NEVER in my LIFE would I EVER kick or hit a dog (unless blood was being split) nor would I raise a fist to the owner. Last night as I walked my dogs for their final pee I noticed a man coming out of the apartment across the street with a little yorkie-type dog. I immediate went to rally my dogs to bring them home. I had Abby a good chunk of the way, and viewed Guinness standing "Wire Fox Terrier" like curious as usual. The man walking his wee dog had attitude from opening the door to the apartment. He viewed my little cute fuzzy dog off leash looking curiously at him and his doggie, he mumbled something aggressive, then Guinness - curious little cuse that he is - ventured over to sniff dog. He let out a wee growl because of vibe the man was giving off but stood a good 3 ft away. The Man then attempted to kick Guinness, who immediately , maybe grazed by his foot, wandered back to me.
The man then proceeded to chastise (and swear at me) that my "aggressive" dog should be on leash. If you know Guinness - well you know that is utterly laughable. He is the sweetest, most non-aggressive, sweetheart of a dog. Oh of course as soon as he "kicked" Guinny boy, Abby was wandering over since that is her son. She went over with her usual, "I am going to growl, a bit then sniff your dog before I ignore it" yet she didn't even have time. In one swift movement the man KICKED Abby in the head. KICKED her. She backed away. He yelled at me, saying "you have two aggressive dogs on one dog", which was laughable as Guinness had clearly moved away scared. I moved in saying "I can't believe you just kicked my dog!" He RAISED his fist as if to hit me. I recoiled, shocked. Grabbed my dog as he swore "fuck you" at me. And I returned that phrasing in shock and horror.
It all happened so fast I can't remember everything that happened after that except a few f-words passed by him, then by me because I just was in shock at him having kicked my dog. Then I think I yelled something about "i should charge you for pet Cruelty". I picked up Abby and walked home.
Not sure what Tim will do when next he sees this guy - but he was PISSED. But what I couldn't believe, and what I still can't believe - kicking dogs aside - is that the man RAISED HIS FIST to STRIKE ME. ME, in glasses, a girl, just yelling that I couldn't believe he kicked a dog. Makes me think this guy is a wife beater or something.
I think next time I see him (with my dogs on leash of course) I am going to yell "Kick any dogs, or beat any women today ? "
Any suggestions on what else I should say to him?
Now, my dogs have been attacked by other owners dogs - and the most I did was yell. NEVER in my LIFE would I EVER kick or hit a dog (unless blood was being split) nor would I raise a fist to the owner. Last night as I walked my dogs for their final pee I noticed a man coming out of the apartment across the street with a little yorkie-type dog. I immediate went to rally my dogs to bring them home. I had Abby a good chunk of the way, and viewed Guinness standing "Wire Fox Terrier" like curious as usual. The man walking his wee dog had attitude from opening the door to the apartment. He viewed my little cute fuzzy dog off leash looking curiously at him and his doggie, he mumbled something aggressive, then Guinness - curious little cuse that he is - ventured over to sniff dog. He let out a wee growl because of vibe the man was giving off but stood a good 3 ft away. The Man then attempted to kick Guinness, who immediately , maybe grazed by his foot, wandered back to me.
The man then proceeded to chastise (and swear at me) that my "aggressive" dog should be on leash. If you know Guinness - well you know that is utterly laughable. He is the sweetest, most non-aggressive, sweetheart of a dog. Oh of course as soon as he "kicked" Guinny boy, Abby was wandering over since that is her son. She went over with her usual, "I am going to growl, a bit then sniff your dog before I ignore it" yet she didn't even have time. In one swift movement the man KICKED Abby in the head. KICKED her. She backed away. He yelled at me, saying "you have two aggressive dogs on one dog", which was laughable as Guinness had clearly moved away scared. I moved in saying "I can't believe you just kicked my dog!" He RAISED his fist as if to hit me. I recoiled, shocked. Grabbed my dog as he swore "fuck you" at me. And I returned that phrasing in shock and horror.
It all happened so fast I can't remember everything that happened after that except a few f-words passed by him, then by me because I just was in shock at him having kicked my dog. Then I think I yelled something about "i should charge you for pet Cruelty". I picked up Abby and walked home.
Not sure what Tim will do when next he sees this guy - but he was PISSED. But what I couldn't believe, and what I still can't believe - kicking dogs aside - is that the man RAISED HIS FIST to STRIKE ME. ME, in glasses, a girl, just yelling that I couldn't believe he kicked a dog. Makes me think this guy is a wife beater or something.
I think next time I see him (with my dogs on leash of course) I am going to yell "Kick any dogs, or beat any women today ? "
Any suggestions on what else I should say to him?
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
EODL Success and the Reformed Theatre Snob
It has been one busy fall/beginning of winter in the Ginley/Plante household. First off, between Tim and I we were working on 3 shows at one time at the end of October early November, as we prepped for the Eastern Ontario Drama League Festival in Perth ON with Tim’s original show Deliever’d From NoWhere, and the remount of The Soldier Dreams for Tototoo. As well, I cast and started directing my OLT show Drinking Alone by Norm Foster.
The EODL was very fruitful for both Tim and I on the November 14th weekend. We knew our show was strong and our actors lovely but our adjudicator, John Lazarus showed us proof in the pudding. Our show The Soldier Dreams won 3 awards and 2 of them being the most coveted of awards (sorry I have to toot the horn as the show was very good) Best Production and the People’s Choice Award for Best Production (voted by the audience). We shared the People’s Choice in a tie with another Daniel MacIvor play done by More Theatre. Obviously the masses like MacIvor as much as we do. And why wouldn’t they – he is freakin’ AWESOME!!!!!
What was great about this EODL experience though was seeing Tim’s play come alive. The actors we put together for this show worked really great together and really moved the play. I couldn’t have imagined a better Murray then what Sterling Lynch did. And I just adore watching Chris Ralph on stage. Together with Geoff Gruson’s direction not only with the boys on the stage but in shaping the script they came out with a Best Director award for Geoff and a nomination for Tim for Best Original Script. The adjudicator actually said Tim’s show was like “Waiting for Godot on Speed” and that Tim’s writing was reminiscent of Sam Shepard. Awesome!
But enough about that! The news of the day is that Drinking Alone is a hit! It is selling well, getting good reviews and buzz. This past weekend I got to meet the playwright Norm Foster. Now I’ll admit I was not a fan of Mr. Foster’s work. I guess you could say I am now a re-formed Theatre snob. I think a lot of theatre Purists would say his work is predictable and cliché. Maybe some of it is, but working on Drinking Alone I discovered the FUN in theatre again - well it started with directing Soldier Dreams, continued with Oreo and this just solidified it. I also came to realize why audiences flock to see his work and why do people go first and foremost to theatre? To be ENTERTAINED. That is one thing Norm does well. He creates recognizable characters in recognizable situations. With his plays, if done well with good actors, you can laugh one minute and cry the next. I found a comment Norm made Saturday night very interesting – someone had asked him about how to get more people to go to theatre and he said “they should talk to these people at the OLT because they are doing something right”.
The thing I found that I loved about meeting Norm is he’s so unpretentious. He doesn’t pretend that his work is anything that it is not. He is comfortable in his own skin and he keeps doing what he is doing because it makes him happy and he loves doing it. As well, and let’s be honest, he makes a shit load of money doing it. And honestly the man is great with modern dialogue that rings true (well not all the time but for the most part). He admits there are scripts of his that he’d love to burn (he actually admitted he hates his first play), and that he doesn’t read other playwrights work nor does he pretend to know other Canadian playwrights work. Nor does he rely on Grants to work. He has never applied for one in his life. He never studied theatre. And he knows his niche market and is happy with that. He feels the only people who see theatre as High art are theatre people – not audiences. Audiences just want to see a good play. If it teaches them something or makes them think great! If it doesn’t but merely is there to entertain, this as I mentioned above is why theatre the majority of the time is put on the stage, fantastic.
What do you think? Should theatre first and foremost entertain but also educate or probe – or can it just be there to entertain? What do you think most audiences want? From what I’ve seen in the last year at OLT – they want to be entertained – because house numbers and money rolling in NEVER LIES. (Throw in a Norm Foster and Agatha Christie in your season is GOLD for ticket sales)
We did some quick math on Sunday morning at breakfast– on January 1st of any given year, Norm wakes up with a salary of $50,000 to start with just his Royalties from his plays for productions set to go that year. But calculating quickly we figure he rakes in about $100,000 per year. Can any other playwright in Canada say that they take that in? What other playwright in Canada can boast that he/she has a translation of there play (Drinking Alone) being done at the famous Moscow Art Theatre running for 5 years in Rep? Or has plays that have been produced around the world?
I can be honest and say, I prefer plays by the likes of MacIvor, or ones that might make you think more or be able to be more visually represented – but that is my theatre side seeing the creative challenge, and what I just like to read. But working on this piece, hearing the crazy laughter from a full house and the vibe that that creates and hearing the wonderful comments from patrons coming out of the theatre, I see the benefits and draw of Norm’s works. We all want most times to be just entertained. We all want to leave our everyday selves for a few hours to laugh and cry and someone else’s fictional life. It doesn’t have to be rocket science; it just has to be good, committed, entertaining fun. SO - Here’s to another SOLD OUT weekend of Drinking Alone!
The EODL was very fruitful for both Tim and I on the November 14th weekend. We knew our show was strong and our actors lovely but our adjudicator, John Lazarus showed us proof in the pudding. Our show The Soldier Dreams won 3 awards and 2 of them being the most coveted of awards (sorry I have to toot the horn as the show was very good) Best Production and the People’s Choice Award for Best Production (voted by the audience). We shared the People’s Choice in a tie with another Daniel MacIvor play done by More Theatre. Obviously the masses like MacIvor as much as we do. And why wouldn’t they – he is freakin’ AWESOME!!!!!
What was great about this EODL experience though was seeing Tim’s play come alive. The actors we put together for this show worked really great together and really moved the play. I couldn’t have imagined a better Murray then what Sterling Lynch did. And I just adore watching Chris Ralph on stage. Together with Geoff Gruson’s direction not only with the boys on the stage but in shaping the script they came out with a Best Director award for Geoff and a nomination for Tim for Best Original Script. The adjudicator actually said Tim’s show was like “Waiting for Godot on Speed” and that Tim’s writing was reminiscent of Sam Shepard. Awesome!
But enough about that! The news of the day is that Drinking Alone is a hit! It is selling well, getting good reviews and buzz. This past weekend I got to meet the playwright Norm Foster. Now I’ll admit I was not a fan of Mr. Foster’s work. I guess you could say I am now a re-formed Theatre snob. I think a lot of theatre Purists would say his work is predictable and cliché. Maybe some of it is, but working on Drinking Alone I discovered the FUN in theatre again - well it started with directing Soldier Dreams, continued with Oreo and this just solidified it. I also came to realize why audiences flock to see his work and why do people go first and foremost to theatre? To be ENTERTAINED. That is one thing Norm does well. He creates recognizable characters in recognizable situations. With his plays, if done well with good actors, you can laugh one minute and cry the next. I found a comment Norm made Saturday night very interesting – someone had asked him about how to get more people to go to theatre and he said “they should talk to these people at the OLT because they are doing something right”.
The thing I found that I loved about meeting Norm is he’s so unpretentious. He doesn’t pretend that his work is anything that it is not. He is comfortable in his own skin and he keeps doing what he is doing because it makes him happy and he loves doing it. As well, and let’s be honest, he makes a shit load of money doing it. And honestly the man is great with modern dialogue that rings true (well not all the time but for the most part). He admits there are scripts of his that he’d love to burn (he actually admitted he hates his first play), and that he doesn’t read other playwrights work nor does he pretend to know other Canadian playwrights work. Nor does he rely on Grants to work. He has never applied for one in his life. He never studied theatre. And he knows his niche market and is happy with that. He feels the only people who see theatre as High art are theatre people – not audiences. Audiences just want to see a good play. If it teaches them something or makes them think great! If it doesn’t but merely is there to entertain, this as I mentioned above is why theatre the majority of the time is put on the stage, fantastic.
What do you think? Should theatre first and foremost entertain but also educate or probe – or can it just be there to entertain? What do you think most audiences want? From what I’ve seen in the last year at OLT – they want to be entertained – because house numbers and money rolling in NEVER LIES. (Throw in a Norm Foster and Agatha Christie in your season is GOLD for ticket sales)
We did some quick math on Sunday morning at breakfast– on January 1st of any given year, Norm wakes up with a salary of $50,000 to start with just his Royalties from his plays for productions set to go that year. But calculating quickly we figure he rakes in about $100,000 per year. Can any other playwright in Canada say that they take that in? What other playwright in Canada can boast that he/she has a translation of there play (Drinking Alone) being done at the famous Moscow Art Theatre running for 5 years in Rep? Or has plays that have been produced around the world?
I can be honest and say, I prefer plays by the likes of MacIvor, or ones that might make you think more or be able to be more visually represented – but that is my theatre side seeing the creative challenge, and what I just like to read. But working on this piece, hearing the crazy laughter from a full house and the vibe that that creates and hearing the wonderful comments from patrons coming out of the theatre, I see the benefits and draw of Norm’s works. We all want most times to be just entertained. We all want to leave our everyday selves for a few hours to laugh and cry and someone else’s fictional life. It doesn’t have to be rocket science; it just has to be good, committed, entertaining fun. SO - Here’s to another SOLD OUT weekend of Drinking Alone!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
A Decade in Review - Theatre, More Theatre and a whole lot of THE BOSS!
It's been way too long since I blogged. But bah, I have been to busy. However I was inspired by my friend Nadine’s posting on her blog and wondered if I could remember what I did in the last decade. I decided to do my own Decade in Review 2000-2009. Boy I saw BRUCE a lot.....kind of sad actually.
2000
My Grandfather passed away suddenly in the spring however this was a good year besides that. My good friend Maureen Smith and I started our own adhoc theatre company to produce The Drowning Girls for the Ottawa Fringe Festival. Not knowing what to expect, it was an amazing experience, in which by the end of our run we sold out and made money. Maureen went on to do shows at GCTC and NAC due to her reinstating Equity Status. My brother got married, and Tim and I got engaged. Saw Bruce Springsteen for the first time on the Reunion Tour. Finally understood what Tim and his friend gushed about.
2001
Tim and I travelled to Europe for the first time going on a cruise in Mediterranean (Greece and Italy) and passed through New York City for the first time. We didn’t get to see much of the town since we were just flying out from JFK airport but noted we had to go back. We booked the wedding and started planning stuff and bought our first house in the ‘burbs leaving our great Sandy Hill apartment behind (sigh, I loved that place).
2002
Got into Fringe again and started working on original show with Mo, Tim, and the fab Teri Loretto, but due to script not coming fast enough we cut our loses. But it was The year of love. Wedding planning – it was a theatrical event including posters as invitations, programs done in theatre style and for our guests to get us to kiss, they had to act out small scenes. People still talk about our wedding and what a great time it was – a brunch and a big party at our house and we spent minimal amount of money. Honeymooned in Stratford and Williamsburg Virginia. My cousin Geoff got engaged. Was called in last minute to fill in Thirdwall’s Julius Caesar. Saw Bruce Springsteen that year for The Rising Tour. (Cleveland) Wasn't great but you could see the tour would blossom.
2003
Started off the year with my first leading role in Moo for Sockin’ Buskin. A fun part. Living in the suburbs turned out to suck and we slowly kept thinking there is no way we could survive out there. Researched dog breeds, and waited for a litter of puppies to finally come and got our first dog Abby (a very needy Wire Fox Terrier), it sure was a lot of work. Tim wanted to give her back numerous times but I kept talking him out of it. Springsteen concerts this year = 2 (Rock-cha cha, and Ottawa – both STELLAR)
2004
Started Dog obedience with Abby, and discovered I loved being a crazy dog person. Joined Agility classes in the summer. Performed the lead in Hide and Seek at OLT where I met Jerome Bourgault for the first time.
2005
Busy busy year. Performed in the multiple award winning OLT production of Proof with Jerome again, in which I played Catherine (to which Alvina called my performance beautifully nuanced and I was nominated for multiple acting awards). Went to Belleville for Theatre Ontario Festival with the show. We also moved to Manor Park in the house of our dreams. I continued to do Agility with Abby, and by the end of the year joined another dog sport called Flyball. Abby loved to show off. Was disappointed to learn later that year that the breeder was not going to breed her. We were so looking forward to not having to deal with the “heats”. Travelled to Nova Scotia and New York City. Saw Bruce twice solo (Ottawa, Albany). Not a great year for our very good friends though as their son was diagnosed with Cancer. We were often worried about them all.
2006
Abby was finally bred to a beautiful male Wire Fox in Orangeville and we made the 10 hour return trip to pick her up. She had her litter of 7 at our breeders and Tim and I picked out Guinness the first week as he was cuddling up to his mommy. The puppies made me squeal. So cute. I continued to do Flyball, but found it hard to drive out to Carp for our 7am practices. In the fall got cast in what was to be a turning point role for me, it was Vision Theatre’s The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine. When saw the posting I said to Tim “that is MY part, it’s MINE”. And it was. Saw Springsteen twice with Seeger Sessions band in outdoor venues – Saratoga Springs and in Boston.
2007
Great year theatrically and friendship wise as I did the amazingly FUN show that I mentioned above with Vision, met Riley, Marsha and Sam. Got called 3 days before a play opened at New Edinburgh players to fill in for a sick actress and was on book. Was also rehearsing and performing in one woman show, Jewel at Ottawa Fringe under Maureen’s and my company. Quit Flyball as it was too much work. Took Guinness to Agility class and discovered as much as I loved it, it was too hard for me to do well. Got involved volunteering with Tototoo Theatre. Celebrated our 5th yr wedding anniversary with a 3 week trip to France in Paris and then south of France. Went to New York city Again to see….a Springsteen tribute at Carnagie hall in which the man himself showed up and I heard Rosalita live for the first time. It was awesome. Saw him again with Magic tour in Ottawa. Seeing a trend here and discovering we have a Bruce addiction.
2008
Got a squealing call from Maureen that I, the show (The Anger in E and E) and the director had been nominated for the first ever Rideau Awards. Got to do the very fun one acts at Fringe with Vision Theatre where I met the very talented Ken Godmere and cast him in a show Tim and I were directing for Tototoo Theatre, The Soldier Dreams (got to meet Daniel MacIvor). Also performed in Playing Bare with Evolution Theatre. Travelled to PEI for first time to do an acting intensive but fell in love with the Gentle Island. Tim’s photography started to take off with me as his pimp. Asked by Nadine Thornhill if I would direct her upcoming Fringe show should she get in. I was scared. I’d never directed an original show but I really liked Ned. Saw Springsteen in Rochester on Magic Tour.
2009
Performed in Life After God with Vision Theatre. Approached by Ottawa Little Theatre to direct the January show Drinking Alone (opens in a couple of weeks by the way). Nadine informed me she got into Fringe and sent me first draft of Oreo, to which is said “I’d love to direct this”. Met my new friends Sterling, Robin , the aforementioned Nadine, Colleenand got to get better acquainted with the lovely JP Chartier – then got to meet Wayne Current. Oreo went on to some success and Team Oreo had a blast! Did Birth fundraiser and new Laramie Staged reading. Convinced Tototoo to submit remounted Soldier Dreams into EODL One Act Festival – got Wayne on board. We won 3 awards. Got Sterling to do Tim’s original script – they won an award too. Joined the Artistic Committee at OLT under revamped theatre as co-chair of Learning and Special Program committee, got offered another show to direct for 2010 season opener. Now the EODL One Act Festival 2010 Chairperson. Saw Springsteen twice – once in State College PA , and the GREAT STADIUM show at Giants Stadium in Jersey!
2010
My show I am currently directing opens January 12th. Planning a trip to PEI again this summer. Organizing EODL festival at OLT for Fall, as well as staged reading with Peter Hinton for Play competition winner (being announced Jan 30th). Directing this summer – Crossing Delancey. Don’t think Springsteen is going to tour which makes me sad.
2000
My Grandfather passed away suddenly in the spring however this was a good year besides that. My good friend Maureen Smith and I started our own adhoc theatre company to produce The Drowning Girls for the Ottawa Fringe Festival. Not knowing what to expect, it was an amazing experience, in which by the end of our run we sold out and made money. Maureen went on to do shows at GCTC and NAC due to her reinstating Equity Status. My brother got married, and Tim and I got engaged. Saw Bruce Springsteen for the first time on the Reunion Tour. Finally understood what Tim and his friend gushed about.
2001
Tim and I travelled to Europe for the first time going on a cruise in Mediterranean (Greece and Italy) and passed through New York City for the first time. We didn’t get to see much of the town since we were just flying out from JFK airport but noted we had to go back. We booked the wedding and started planning stuff and bought our first house in the ‘burbs leaving our great Sandy Hill apartment behind (sigh, I loved that place).
2002
Got into Fringe again and started working on original show with Mo, Tim, and the fab Teri Loretto, but due to script not coming fast enough we cut our loses. But it was The year of love. Wedding planning – it was a theatrical event including posters as invitations, programs done in theatre style and for our guests to get us to kiss, they had to act out small scenes. People still talk about our wedding and what a great time it was – a brunch and a big party at our house and we spent minimal amount of money. Honeymooned in Stratford and Williamsburg Virginia. My cousin Geoff got engaged. Was called in last minute to fill in Thirdwall’s Julius Caesar. Saw Bruce Springsteen that year for The Rising Tour. (Cleveland) Wasn't great but you could see the tour would blossom.
2003
Started off the year with my first leading role in Moo for Sockin’ Buskin. A fun part. Living in the suburbs turned out to suck and we slowly kept thinking there is no way we could survive out there. Researched dog breeds, and waited for a litter of puppies to finally come and got our first dog Abby (a very needy Wire Fox Terrier), it sure was a lot of work. Tim wanted to give her back numerous times but I kept talking him out of it. Springsteen concerts this year = 2 (Rock-cha cha, and Ottawa – both STELLAR)
2004
Started Dog obedience with Abby, and discovered I loved being a crazy dog person. Joined Agility classes in the summer. Performed the lead in Hide and Seek at OLT where I met Jerome Bourgault for the first time.
2005
Busy busy year. Performed in the multiple award winning OLT production of Proof with Jerome again, in which I played Catherine (to which Alvina called my performance beautifully nuanced and I was nominated for multiple acting awards). Went to Belleville for Theatre Ontario Festival with the show. We also moved to Manor Park in the house of our dreams. I continued to do Agility with Abby, and by the end of the year joined another dog sport called Flyball. Abby loved to show off. Was disappointed to learn later that year that the breeder was not going to breed her. We were so looking forward to not having to deal with the “heats”. Travelled to Nova Scotia and New York City. Saw Bruce twice solo (Ottawa, Albany). Not a great year for our very good friends though as their son was diagnosed with Cancer. We were often worried about them all.
2006
Abby was finally bred to a beautiful male Wire Fox in Orangeville and we made the 10 hour return trip to pick her up. She had her litter of 7 at our breeders and Tim and I picked out Guinness the first week as he was cuddling up to his mommy. The puppies made me squeal. So cute. I continued to do Flyball, but found it hard to drive out to Carp for our 7am practices. In the fall got cast in what was to be a turning point role for me, it was Vision Theatre’s The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine. When saw the posting I said to Tim “that is MY part, it’s MINE”. And it was. Saw Springsteen twice with Seeger Sessions band in outdoor venues – Saratoga Springs and in Boston.
2007
Great year theatrically and friendship wise as I did the amazingly FUN show that I mentioned above with Vision, met Riley, Marsha and Sam. Got called 3 days before a play opened at New Edinburgh players to fill in for a sick actress and was on book. Was also rehearsing and performing in one woman show, Jewel at Ottawa Fringe under Maureen’s and my company. Quit Flyball as it was too much work. Took Guinness to Agility class and discovered as much as I loved it, it was too hard for me to do well. Got involved volunteering with Tototoo Theatre. Celebrated our 5th yr wedding anniversary with a 3 week trip to France in Paris and then south of France. Went to New York city Again to see….a Springsteen tribute at Carnagie hall in which the man himself showed up and I heard Rosalita live for the first time. It was awesome. Saw him again with Magic tour in Ottawa. Seeing a trend here and discovering we have a Bruce addiction.
2008
Got a squealing call from Maureen that I, the show (The Anger in E and E) and the director had been nominated for the first ever Rideau Awards. Got to do the very fun one acts at Fringe with Vision Theatre where I met the very talented Ken Godmere and cast him in a show Tim and I were directing for Tototoo Theatre, The Soldier Dreams (got to meet Daniel MacIvor). Also performed in Playing Bare with Evolution Theatre. Travelled to PEI for first time to do an acting intensive but fell in love with the Gentle Island. Tim’s photography started to take off with me as his pimp. Asked by Nadine Thornhill if I would direct her upcoming Fringe show should she get in. I was scared. I’d never directed an original show but I really liked Ned. Saw Springsteen in Rochester on Magic Tour.
2009
Performed in Life After God with Vision Theatre. Approached by Ottawa Little Theatre to direct the January show Drinking Alone (opens in a couple of weeks by the way). Nadine informed me she got into Fringe and sent me first draft of Oreo, to which is said “I’d love to direct this”. Met my new friends Sterling, Robin , the aforementioned Nadine, Colleenand got to get better acquainted with the lovely JP Chartier – then got to meet Wayne Current. Oreo went on to some success and Team Oreo had a blast! Did Birth fundraiser and new Laramie Staged reading. Convinced Tototoo to submit remounted Soldier Dreams into EODL One Act Festival – got Wayne on board. We won 3 awards. Got Sterling to do Tim’s original script – they won an award too. Joined the Artistic Committee at OLT under revamped theatre as co-chair of Learning and Special Program committee, got offered another show to direct for 2010 season opener. Now the EODL One Act Festival 2010 Chairperson. Saw Springsteen twice – once in State College PA , and the GREAT STADIUM show at Giants Stadium in Jersey!
2010
My show I am currently directing opens January 12th. Planning a trip to PEI again this summer. Organizing EODL festival at OLT for Fall, as well as staged reading with Peter Hinton for Play competition winner (being announced Jan 30th). Directing this summer – Crossing Delancey. Don’t think Springsteen is going to tour which makes me sad.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ottawa Theatre Renaissance - VOTE NOW!!!!
Be a Part of Ottawa’s Renaissance: Vote Now, Vote Daily, Tell A Friend
Do you care about Ottawa professional theatre?
Do you want to help the Ottawa Theatre Network and the Great Canadian Theatre Company make a lasting contribution to Ottawa professional theatre?
Here’s you chance! It will only take a few minutes of your time. We promise.
To find out more, click here:
http://ottawatheatrenetwork.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/be-a-part-of-ottawas-renaissance-vote-now-vote-daily-tell-a-friend/
Do you care about Ottawa professional theatre?
Do you want to help the Ottawa Theatre Network and the Great Canadian Theatre Company make a lasting contribution to Ottawa professional theatre?
Here’s you chance! It will only take a few minutes of your time. We promise.
To find out more, click here:
http://ottawatheatrenetwork.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/be-a-part-of-ottawas-renaissance-vote-now-vote-daily-tell-a-friend/
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Educate before you Vaccinate Part II
A small update:
I asked the question of my Breeder/Vet who works at Health Canada and reviews such drugs as H1N1. When I posed the question this was her response. Keep in mind she actually has reviewed this file at Health with her concerns:
"The vaccine includes an adjuvant, which contains squalene. Squalene may belinked to various health issues, and is not registered for use in trhe USA. There are only 2 vaccines that contain squalene, both are only approved in Europe. So the bottom line is that although the vaccince has undergone acertain amount of testing, it contains an adjuvant of uncertain toxictry.
I totally agree about the hype thing, this has been blown way out of proportion. And it is interesting to note that the squalene which we areallowing in our vaccine, the USA is NOT including it in their vaccine, due to unknown toxicity. It is definitely being pushed through, especially considering that the Health minister ordered the vaccine before the safety review had been completed by Health Canada. I also had to do some review work on the vaccine, and I didn't like everything that I was seeing, and included all of my concerns at the end of the review. The bigger concern will be a year or 2 down the line, when and if the virusmutates (as they often do); at that point it will cause a more virulent anddangerous infection. (This vaccine would not be effective if the strainmutates)."
She's not getting this Flu shot.
I asked the question of my Breeder/Vet who works at Health Canada and reviews such drugs as H1N1. When I posed the question this was her response. Keep in mind she actually has reviewed this file at Health with her concerns:
"The vaccine includes an adjuvant, which contains squalene. Squalene may belinked to various health issues, and is not registered for use in trhe USA. There are only 2 vaccines that contain squalene, both are only approved in Europe. So the bottom line is that although the vaccince has undergone acertain amount of testing, it contains an adjuvant of uncertain toxictry.
I totally agree about the hype thing, this has been blown way out of proportion. And it is interesting to note that the squalene which we areallowing in our vaccine, the USA is NOT including it in their vaccine, due to unknown toxicity. It is definitely being pushed through, especially considering that the Health minister ordered the vaccine before the safety review had been completed by Health Canada. I also had to do some review work on the vaccine, and I didn't like everything that I was seeing, and included all of my concerns at the end of the review. The bigger concern will be a year or 2 down the line, when and if the virusmutates (as they often do); at that point it will cause a more virulent anddangerous infection. (This vaccine would not be effective if the strainmutates)."
She's not getting this Flu shot.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
H1N1 and Propaganda - Educate before you Vaccinate!
Ok I haven't blogged in a long long time. YES alright I admit I am a bad blogger obviously.
However I have something I want to share before the stupid propaganda swine flu vaccine is out for public consumption.
I have never gotten the Flu Shot and have never gotten the flu. I am one who likes to go natural. I take my Greens Plus Multi - granted that is not uber natural but it is made with all natural products, and it works. I do nasal irrigation (Nettie Pot) which keeps the snot away and keeps the nasal passages nice clean (good for allergy suffers!), I take cold FX or Mucco Coccinum- again not super natural like just eating food but natural enough. I also eat well, drink water etc. I rarely get a cold and when I start I admit I take my steroid puffer as I have asthma, and that helps make my cold very managable (no infection).
This year is no exception. I will not get the flu shot AND I wasn't planning on getting this H1N1 either because I think the media is OOC. But my feelings were solidified after speaking with my friend who is high up in PSEP (Public Safety - Canada's verison of Homeland Security). She said there was no way she'd get the vaccine and she is working on the H1N1 file ....she said "NO WAY, I don't trust it". She has Top Secret Clearance. when I know someone voice a concern like that who has Top Secret Clearance on a file like that....it makes we wonder and worried. A poll also suggests 50% of doctors won't take it either.
Why am I posting this. Because I wouldn't want to see anyone have bad adverse reactions to this fast tracked vaccine. I've attached some handy video links below - although there are many more to be found. Check out the creepy 1976 Propaganda vid on getting the Swine Flu shot.....
Creepy Ad
60 minutes report
Dr. Ron Paul pipes in on Out of Control Panic
I would wait personally until the first round has been implemented or maybe don't take it at all. My high up friend even admits it hasn't even been properly tested and has been pushed through. I mean have you noticed all the Purell stations all over now? Guess who makes it/owns it? Pfizer and TIME WARNER.......big money, I hear big money! Big Pharma stands to make billions from this panic.
Another red flag for me is that my mother in laws husband has Gulf War Syndrome. He is from England and when he went over to Iraq for the First Gulf War in the 90's he was vaccinated against chemical warfare. Those vaccinations have since lead to him developing a form of MS. He hardly can walk now. I won't go into his sordid details.
Here are some Truths that I have found out :
1. The flu is mild, so I don’t need to worry about getting a vaccine.
This is TRUE. The H1N1 flu is mild compared to the seasonal flu which kills some 30,000 people per year in the US alone. There has been no indication that more people than usual are getting the flu or dying from it.“It’s mildest in kids. That’s one of the really good pieces of news in this pandemic,” Dr Marc Lipsitch of Harvard University told a meeting of flu experts being held by the U.S. Institute of Medicine last month. In Canada too, the virus does not seem to be spreading quickly, a fact that has prompted the country’s top public health official to put the brakes on an early rollout of the H1N1 vaccine.The virus could still mutate into something worse, but if it does that, the current vaccine will most likely be rendered obsolete anyway.
2. Since my region was hit hard in the spring, there won’t be a big reemergence this flu season.
TRUE The New York Times itself reported on the fact that doctors and health officials in areas that were subjected to H1N1 flu last spring are seeing very little evidence to suggest that the virus is returning in a much predicted “second wave”.It is the theory of Dr. Thomas A. Farley, New York City’s health commissioner, and the doctor cited in the Times’ debunking piece, that up to 40% of the city’s population may have developed immunity to the virus.
3. The vaccine will be available too late to do any good.
Somewhat true. In Canada there are legitimate concerns that the vaccines are simply going to be too late to stop any spread of the virus. These concerns were published in the peer reviewed journal Science.The vaccine may not do any good anyway because it is based on “mock up” vaccines that were produced in 2007 and 2008 for the H5N1 strain of influenza, not H1N1.Even if the vaccine produces antibodies, that’s not the same thing as real-world immunity from a live virus, especially if the virus mutates.As Mike Adams has pointed out in a recent article, statistically speaking the average American is 40 times more likely to be struck by lightning than to have their life saved by a swine flu vaccine.
4. The vaccine is unsafe, it could have dangerous side effects.
The inserts to the H1N1 vaccines all state that it could cause all manner of adverse effects, including guillain-barre syndrome, vasculitis, anaphylactic shock and even death.Why would the drug companies put that in the insert to the vaccine itself if it was a “myth”?If it was a myth that the vaccines could cause side effects then why would the government waste time establishing an extensive tracking system to watch for side effects?
5. I can catch flu from the vaccine.
The first available vaccines, in the form of nasal mist, contain live H1N1 virus. Their use could actually spur the spread of the virus where there is otherwise little activity, according to some medical experts. A Canadian study led by Dr Danuta Skowronski of the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control and Dr Gaston De Serres of Laval University, Quebec has also found that seasonal flu jabs could double the risk of developing swine flu. The World Health Organisation has dismissed the research as inconclusive, however some provincial and territorial public health authorities in Canada, including those in Ontario, have expressed great concern, leading to threats to delay or cancel mass vaccination programs.
6. The vaccine is untested.
Manufacturers rushed the production of the vaccine to get it to the market. The vaccine has been fast tracked. The pharmaceutical companies themselves admit that there is “no clinical experience in the elderly, in children or in adolescents” with their new vaccines.
7. The vaccine contains a dangerous adjuvant, a chemical added to enhance the immune response.
Both the Novartis and Glaxo-Smith Kline injectible vaccines will contain squalene adjuvants to boost immunogenicity and dramatically reduce the amount of viral antigen needed, meaning more vaccines can be produced. Again, the New York Times itself reported on this last month.There will be non adjuvanted H1N1 vaccines available, but there will not be enough for the projected number of people who have said they will get the vaccine. Experts on Gulf War Syndrome have pointed out that the official, Congressionally-chartered Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses found evidence of a link between squalene and Gulf War Syndrome which warranted further study. Micropaleontologist Dr. Viera Scheibner, who conducted research into the adverse effects of adjuvants in vaccines, wrote the following about squalene, as highlighted in researcher Stephen Lendman’s article on the adjuvant:Squalene “contributed to the cascade of reactions called “Gulf War syndrome. (GIs developed) arthritis, fibromyalgia, lymphadenopathy, rashes, photosensitive rashes, malar rashes, chronic fatigue, chronic headaches, abnormal body hair loss, non-healing skin lesions, aphthous ulcers, dizziness, weakness, memory loss, seizures, mood changes, neuropsychiatric problems, anti-thyroid effects, anaemia, elevated ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Raynaud’s phenomenon, Sjorgren’s syndrome, chronic diarrhea, night sweats and low-grade fever.”As vaccine expert Dr. Meryl Nass has pointed out, since none of the US trials have so far used novel adjuvants, they fail to provide any information about the safety of adjuvanted vaccines. Senior neurologists have also voiced concerns over the adjuvants in the vaccines.
8. The vaccine contains a dangerous preservative containing ethyl mercury
Again this is not a myth. As the Washington Post reported in the Summer, “Some of the vaccine will be stored in multi-dose vials containing thimerosal, an antibacterial additive that contains mercury”.The vaccine inserts also list thimerosal in the vaccine’s ingredients.Scientific studies have shown a direct relationship between thimerosal in flu shots and neurological disorders.Cases of the neural development disorder autism amongst children have doubled since 2003, in line with an increase in the amount of thimerosal-containing childhood vaccines. Epidemiologist Tom Verstraeten and Dr. Richard Johnston, an immunologist and pediatrician from the University of Colorado, both concluded that thimerosal was responsible for the dramatic rise in cases of autism, however, their findings were dismissed by the CDC. Further studies have shown a decline in neurodevelopmental disorders after the removal of thimerosal-containing vaccines.The science needs further study, that is clear, but to outright reject that the vaccines even contain the questionable substance is the stuff of farce. Why are we even having the debate if this is a “myth”?
9. I can get medicine if I do get sick, so the vaccine is not necessary
It is up to the individual or parent to choose whether to get the vaccine for themselves or their child. Saying that people who feel it is not necessary for them and their kids are wrong doesn’t make it so. It is beyond the authority of a school or the government to surreptitiously teach a child that vaccines are necessary.
Educate before you Vaccinate!
However I have something I want to share before the stupid propaganda swine flu vaccine is out for public consumption.
I have never gotten the Flu Shot and have never gotten the flu. I am one who likes to go natural. I take my Greens Plus Multi - granted that is not uber natural but it is made with all natural products, and it works. I do nasal irrigation (Nettie Pot) which keeps the snot away and keeps the nasal passages nice clean (good for allergy suffers!), I take cold FX or Mucco Coccinum- again not super natural like just eating food but natural enough. I also eat well, drink water etc. I rarely get a cold and when I start I admit I take my steroid puffer as I have asthma, and that helps make my cold very managable (no infection).
This year is no exception. I will not get the flu shot AND I wasn't planning on getting this H1N1 either because I think the media is OOC. But my feelings were solidified after speaking with my friend who is high up in PSEP (Public Safety - Canada's verison of Homeland Security). She said there was no way she'd get the vaccine and she is working on the H1N1 file ....she said "NO WAY, I don't trust it". She has Top Secret Clearance. when I know someone voice a concern like that who has Top Secret Clearance on a file like that....it makes we wonder and worried. A poll also suggests 50% of doctors won't take it either.
Why am I posting this. Because I wouldn't want to see anyone have bad adverse reactions to this fast tracked vaccine. I've attached some handy video links below - although there are many more to be found. Check out the creepy 1976 Propaganda vid on getting the Swine Flu shot.....
Creepy Ad
60 minutes report
Dr. Ron Paul pipes in on Out of Control Panic
I would wait personally until the first round has been implemented or maybe don't take it at all. My high up friend even admits it hasn't even been properly tested and has been pushed through. I mean have you noticed all the Purell stations all over now? Guess who makes it/owns it? Pfizer and TIME WARNER.......big money, I hear big money! Big Pharma stands to make billions from this panic.
Another red flag for me is that my mother in laws husband has Gulf War Syndrome. He is from England and when he went over to Iraq for the First Gulf War in the 90's he was vaccinated against chemical warfare. Those vaccinations have since lead to him developing a form of MS. He hardly can walk now. I won't go into his sordid details.
Here are some Truths that I have found out :
1. The flu is mild, so I don’t need to worry about getting a vaccine.
This is TRUE. The H1N1 flu is mild compared to the seasonal flu which kills some 30,000 people per year in the US alone. There has been no indication that more people than usual are getting the flu or dying from it.“It’s mildest in kids. That’s one of the really good pieces of news in this pandemic,” Dr Marc Lipsitch of Harvard University told a meeting of flu experts being held by the U.S. Institute of Medicine last month. In Canada too, the virus does not seem to be spreading quickly, a fact that has prompted the country’s top public health official to put the brakes on an early rollout of the H1N1 vaccine.The virus could still mutate into something worse, but if it does that, the current vaccine will most likely be rendered obsolete anyway.
2. Since my region was hit hard in the spring, there won’t be a big reemergence this flu season.
TRUE The New York Times itself reported on the fact that doctors and health officials in areas that were subjected to H1N1 flu last spring are seeing very little evidence to suggest that the virus is returning in a much predicted “second wave”.It is the theory of Dr. Thomas A. Farley, New York City’s health commissioner, and the doctor cited in the Times’ debunking piece, that up to 40% of the city’s population may have developed immunity to the virus.
3. The vaccine will be available too late to do any good.
Somewhat true. In Canada there are legitimate concerns that the vaccines are simply going to be too late to stop any spread of the virus. These concerns were published in the peer reviewed journal Science.The vaccine may not do any good anyway because it is based on “mock up” vaccines that were produced in 2007 and 2008 for the H5N1 strain of influenza, not H1N1.Even if the vaccine produces antibodies, that’s not the same thing as real-world immunity from a live virus, especially if the virus mutates.As Mike Adams has pointed out in a recent article, statistically speaking the average American is 40 times more likely to be struck by lightning than to have their life saved by a swine flu vaccine.
4. The vaccine is unsafe, it could have dangerous side effects.
The inserts to the H1N1 vaccines all state that it could cause all manner of adverse effects, including guillain-barre syndrome, vasculitis, anaphylactic shock and even death.Why would the drug companies put that in the insert to the vaccine itself if it was a “myth”?If it was a myth that the vaccines could cause side effects then why would the government waste time establishing an extensive tracking system to watch for side effects?
5. I can catch flu from the vaccine.
The first available vaccines, in the form of nasal mist, contain live H1N1 virus. Their use could actually spur the spread of the virus where there is otherwise little activity, according to some medical experts. A Canadian study led by Dr Danuta Skowronski of the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control and Dr Gaston De Serres of Laval University, Quebec has also found that seasonal flu jabs could double the risk of developing swine flu. The World Health Organisation has dismissed the research as inconclusive, however some provincial and territorial public health authorities in Canada, including those in Ontario, have expressed great concern, leading to threats to delay or cancel mass vaccination programs.
6. The vaccine is untested.
Manufacturers rushed the production of the vaccine to get it to the market. The vaccine has been fast tracked. The pharmaceutical companies themselves admit that there is “no clinical experience in the elderly, in children or in adolescents” with their new vaccines.
7. The vaccine contains a dangerous adjuvant, a chemical added to enhance the immune response.
Both the Novartis and Glaxo-Smith Kline injectible vaccines will contain squalene adjuvants to boost immunogenicity and dramatically reduce the amount of viral antigen needed, meaning more vaccines can be produced. Again, the New York Times itself reported on this last month.There will be non adjuvanted H1N1 vaccines available, but there will not be enough for the projected number of people who have said they will get the vaccine. Experts on Gulf War Syndrome have pointed out that the official, Congressionally-chartered Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses found evidence of a link between squalene and Gulf War Syndrome which warranted further study. Micropaleontologist Dr. Viera Scheibner, who conducted research into the adverse effects of adjuvants in vaccines, wrote the following about squalene, as highlighted in researcher Stephen Lendman’s article on the adjuvant:Squalene “contributed to the cascade of reactions called “Gulf War syndrome. (GIs developed) arthritis, fibromyalgia, lymphadenopathy, rashes, photosensitive rashes, malar rashes, chronic fatigue, chronic headaches, abnormal body hair loss, non-healing skin lesions, aphthous ulcers, dizziness, weakness, memory loss, seizures, mood changes, neuropsychiatric problems, anti-thyroid effects, anaemia, elevated ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Raynaud’s phenomenon, Sjorgren’s syndrome, chronic diarrhea, night sweats and low-grade fever.”As vaccine expert Dr. Meryl Nass has pointed out, since none of the US trials have so far used novel adjuvants, they fail to provide any information about the safety of adjuvanted vaccines. Senior neurologists have also voiced concerns over the adjuvants in the vaccines.
8. The vaccine contains a dangerous preservative containing ethyl mercury
Again this is not a myth. As the Washington Post reported in the Summer, “Some of the vaccine will be stored in multi-dose vials containing thimerosal, an antibacterial additive that contains mercury”.The vaccine inserts also list thimerosal in the vaccine’s ingredients.Scientific studies have shown a direct relationship between thimerosal in flu shots and neurological disorders.Cases of the neural development disorder autism amongst children have doubled since 2003, in line with an increase in the amount of thimerosal-containing childhood vaccines. Epidemiologist Tom Verstraeten and Dr. Richard Johnston, an immunologist and pediatrician from the University of Colorado, both concluded that thimerosal was responsible for the dramatic rise in cases of autism, however, their findings were dismissed by the CDC. Further studies have shown a decline in neurodevelopmental disorders after the removal of thimerosal-containing vaccines.The science needs further study, that is clear, but to outright reject that the vaccines even contain the questionable substance is the stuff of farce. Why are we even having the debate if this is a “myth”?
9. I can get medicine if I do get sick, so the vaccine is not necessary
It is up to the individual or parent to choose whether to get the vaccine for themselves or their child. Saying that people who feel it is not necessary for them and their kids are wrong doesn’t make it so. It is beyond the authority of a school or the government to surreptitiously teach a child that vaccines are necessary.
Educate before you Vaccinate!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)