Hi!!1
I'm in a pretty joyful mood for a bunch of reasons and it's been quite a while so I'll let you in on it. Besides God, friends and family in my life, another aspect is one that takes only a few moments thought. Once in a while, think about others among your busy life. They need attention far more then my beer fund or non-essentials -- which is trying to stay dry for that reason.2
As an idea that was bubbling around in my head for the last little while but here it is. Seven percent of however much i make for a photo-session goes to the Canadian Cancer fund and i'll donate the total when i shave my head again during the Tour Da Rock campaign done by the Victoria Police in the autumn.3
If it's a unpaid shoot, as always i appreciate your time and only ask that you'd give a thought towards maybe giving a donation next time someone phones or comes to your door. Every little bit adds up as they sincerely need the help or at least a kind thought for:4
Big brothers, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes, International Aids Society, Mother's March, Mustard Seed, Operation Trackshoes, Streetlinks, United Way or Women In Need.5
Just rattling off the agencies that i volunteer for occasionally, support somehow or donate clothing/money. A kind words or hug to the stranger on the bus or street when that's all i can do. It's a humbling feeling to talk to someone for a while who's been suffering and see them smile as you take a moment to care.6
Do nothing more then you are comfortable with, but as I say every little thing helps. It only takes a minute to not ignore the guy on the street corner every day as he's asking for coins. If you remember, pass him a pair of warm gloves or toque during the winter. A pair of new socks and a bar of soap is appreciated any time of year. Respect is the most anyone could ask for in life.7
If it's a couple dollars, even if you suspect it of potentially feeding bad habits, it's not an excuse to pass them by. Buy a cup of coffee or piece of pizza for them. Offer it with the only explanation of something along the lines of 'don't take this as offence, but when did you last had something to eat or something hot to drink? Let me get you something, just wait a moment, I'll be back in a few minutes"8
Take in his reaction to that random act of kindness instead hurrying by without even a kind word. The local shelter or mustard seed is always happy to receive stuff if you want to be more anonymous.9
It isn't some cliche that it is far greater to give then to receive. Try it out and feel your heart swell from the warm smiles you'll encounter like the Dr Seuss's Grinch did on Christmas morning.10
The Grinch?? heheh no clue but it's the first thing that came to mind at one o'clock a.m. but blathers... i'm in a philanthropist mood as you might have noticed hehe. It truly can affect your heart, bring a grin to your face and lower blood pressure etc. to be bringing a little bit of joy to others. Take care11
Goodnight12
Phil13
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just posting this here before i put it up on my photography site to be potentially read by business people and potential clients. is grammar ok and length too long at all or too hmmm what's the word... boastful of good deeds. but it's been the last ten years of my life to varying degrees and i finally want to acknowledge it and encourage others which sometimes works by leading by example... and that takes a story to tell which i hope to tell some of them soon here... hmmm thanks for listening and thinking about it. do enjoy
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thankyou kindly
but i feel like i'm halfway between appearing to look like boasting to be such a totally overly good person vs just this is what i do, this is who i am, it's a odd thing to try to humble but blow your horn, meh who knows
gooday
phil -
meh...
bar master?? i've avoided them more often since i figured it wasn't worth it, sorri to hear that 
she'll pull through, my mom's friend has and it's been two years almost now, it's in my genetics too, so i figure why not help out if i can when i'm not being too selfcentered and it is hard when my photoshoots are pretty sporatic too so i hear yah on paychecks, take care
phil -
Aw, phil. Tis a true nobleman you are. I always did like the concept of "paying it forward" as to back. Good on you mate.
jill
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Awww.... *teases* who'd a guessed, the Bar Master is really such a big sweetie. I love your idea, hon! My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer over half a year ago and ever since I've been saving some of my (rather pitiful) paycheck every week to send to American Cancer Association. Yeah, cancer is a genetic thing with my family, so I'm not being nearly as nice as you-- sort of looking out for myself there, too.
A really good write-- if no one comments, then they just don't have any sensibilities.
see ya, hon!
for emily
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k.... that had no response whatsoever... odd... but i'm still learning how to make this stuff make sense to someone... i get the feeling it's way too long but dunno where to cut it up...
Edited on Sep 27, 4:24 p.m. because ''.
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