Tag Archives: prejudice

Oh, let’s be regionable!

Posted on September 27, 2018 by rossmurray1

When I first moved to the Eastern Townships, I was thrilled to learn that there was a CBC Radio network dedicated to serving the English community outside Montreal. It wasn’t long after this that I learned that CBC referred to … Continue reading →

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The skinny on skinny

Posted on October 9, 2014 by rossmurray1

It was a warm night, and the terrasse was open at the bar downtown. As I cycled past, a voice called out, “Hey! Where’s Waldo!” Taunted because of my resemblance to a make-believe character. Fictionally harassed. It didn’t especially bother … Continue reading →

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Too rich for my teeth

Posted on May 20, 2014 by rossmurray1

Prejudice is always wrong. Unless you’re prejudiced against Nazis. I think that would be okay. Or against people who wear way too much perfume. Surely we can all agree on that. Prejudice is almost always wrong, and recently I came … Continue reading →

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On interviews and intolerant views

Posted on May 21, 2013 by rossmurray1

We can learn a few things from watching this video shot at my book launch at the Haskell Free Library two weekends back. 1) If you’re the host/presenter/potential subject of an ambush interview at a public event, make sure all … Continue reading →

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