YOU SAID IT: Please, do something to help

PLEASE, DO SOMETHING TO HELP

I came out of a restaurant after having breakfast and passed an older man reaching into the garbage and taking out a takeout food container, looking into it and putting it in a bag. He fished into the garbage and came up with a piece of bread missing a part, and he stuck it into the bag and started to leave.

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It dawned on me that he was looking for food. I called after him to stop, but he was going faster than I could with my poor stability. And he didn’t know my intentions. I wanted to invite him inside for a meal or at least give him a Tim Hortons card. What a sad situation. I’m sure the restaurant owner would have given him a meal.

A few mornings ago, an older gentleman was trying to operate the intercom system in our building so his customer could let him in with the coffee he was delivering. He was old and shaking badly, but needed the extra money. What a sad situation. I hope they tipped him well.

These are some of the hard times people are going through. Please, if you see a person in these situations, do something to help them. They will appreciate your goodness and you will feel good also.

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“We are our brother’s keeper.”

WILLIAM H. GRAHAM

COPING MECHANISM

This definition of a megalomaniac is the best insight into U.S. President Donald Trump that I have encountered. If you are aggravated beyond reason by this despicable man, perhaps these words will help you to self-regulate your stress and frustration that the mere sight of him engenders:

“People with megalomania are obsessed with power and will do anything to gain it. They have delusions of grandeur and can’t see their faults or shortcomings. Additionally, they don’t always realize that their view doesn’t correspond to reality. These people often use insults and narcissism to cover their subconscious fears. Their fear of inferiority makes them want to hurt others with ridicule and threats because it makes them feel good about themselves.”

LLOYD ATKINS
VERNON, B.C.

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