A Community’s Pride

31 08 2011

The Hamilton Police Male Chorus is North America's oldest, established more than 50 years ago.

Warm congratulations to the members of the Hamilton Police Male Chorus for their recent win on “Canada Sings”. Competing as The Hammer Cruisers they pledged their winnings to Project Concern, the in-house police charity, so that the money can be directed to local charities. This community can be proud of these big-hearted singers and their commitment to local causes. Well done guys!





“Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair.”

29 08 2011

J. Layton, 1950-2011





“The Cruelty Crisis”

14 08 2011

Dr. Brené Brown

Here’s an interesting and thought-provoking take on bullying from Dr. Brené Brown (Professor and researcher, University of Houston, Graduate College of Social Work). She draws our attention not to the kids we typically associate with schoolyard trauma or to the teens whose angst can have devastating results, but to our own (adult) behaviours and our society’s tolerance of cruelty. Recommended reading.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ordinary-courage/201010/the-cruelty-crisis-bullying-isnt-school-problem-its-national-pastime