Thank you! Yes, exactly. Isn’t this crazy? I’ve shown many students and they’re always shocked. It’s definitely bizarre but a sign of the 70’s small town Canadian mentality?
Haha, this is so funny! Michael and I were more like brothers than cousins - very close and spent a ton of time together throughout our life. And yeah, like brothers, we had our share of disputes but also amazing and formative experiences together. There are so many I can recount, including ones that Michael may still be emotionally scarred about too, but this is one that I have long since forgotten about. It doesn't surprise me though. Michael was always out in front on so many things. Being the youngest of his family he had exposure and experience with his older siblings that combined with his creative ability and outgoing personality gave him a confidence and abilities that I always admired. Creativity today is a very important topic for me. I believe in fostering all forms of creativity in everyone and when it comes to conventional creativity - Michael embodies it all. For so many reasons I've looked up to Michael all of our lives and continue to do so today. This blog is a great example of that and I applaud his continuous drive for new experiences and sharing his gifts with the world. Thanks for inspiring me every day Mike!
Thank, Jas for your kind words!! I'll never forget us playing The Adventurer (for those who are not aware, a game we made up where Jason was the player and I was the game master, we went on all kinds of dangerous adventures.)
You mentioned....."There are so many I can recount, including ones that Michael may still be emotionally scarred about too"
Please expand on this. I'm at my therapist right now and I want to crack it open here. Feeling vulnerable. ;) ;) ;)
Great story! And your address and name in the paper? heh... Also. I had that trike too.
What lovely memories growing up with your cousin! And such a cute photo! But WHY would they publish a 4-year-old’s address?!
Thank you! Yes, exactly. Isn’t this crazy? I’ve shown many students and they’re always shocked. It’s definitely bizarre but a sign of the 70’s small town Canadian mentality?
Haha, this is so funny! Michael and I were more like brothers than cousins - very close and spent a ton of time together throughout our life. And yeah, like brothers, we had our share of disputes but also amazing and formative experiences together. There are so many I can recount, including ones that Michael may still be emotionally scarred about too, but this is one that I have long since forgotten about. It doesn't surprise me though. Michael was always out in front on so many things. Being the youngest of his family he had exposure and experience with his older siblings that combined with his creative ability and outgoing personality gave him a confidence and abilities that I always admired. Creativity today is a very important topic for me. I believe in fostering all forms of creativity in everyone and when it comes to conventional creativity - Michael embodies it all. For so many reasons I've looked up to Michael all of our lives and continue to do so today. This blog is a great example of that and I applaud his continuous drive for new experiences and sharing his gifts with the world. Thanks for inspiring me every day Mike!
Thank, Jas for your kind words!! I'll never forget us playing The Adventurer (for those who are not aware, a game we made up where Jason was the player and I was the game master, we went on all kinds of dangerous adventures.)
You mentioned....."There are so many I can recount, including ones that Michael may still be emotionally scarred about too"
Please expand on this. I'm at my therapist right now and I want to crack it open here. Feeling vulnerable. ;) ;) ;)