Why the heck not?

Similarites between the Guardian Angels and Mickey MacDonald? Yes, I think there are a couple. Mickey shared a bit his philosophy during hour number 2. He says he tries anything once. He says he is always positive and pushes forward and he's enjoyed a lot of success. So, why do we have to be so negative about the Guardian Angels here? Why not just try it and see if it works? It's free, it runs on volunteers and if it makes a difference, why not?
I know I always do this, but you've got to read Rodenhiser's column on it today, it makes so much sense. I found Curtis Sliwa to be extremely engaging and he's promised to come into the studio for an hour if he can at the end of October when he comes to Halifax.

http://www.hfxnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=61368&sc=93

Here's the link for the Guardian Angels:

http://www.guardianangels.org/

It was shocking to hear that Curtis heard from Maritimers out west that the crime situation is shockingly bad in Halifax. He had even heard about the lady being beaten in the Commons by the teens with the metal table legs. If one mugging is prevented, or if I happen to feel a little safer on the street, bring it on! I cast my vote today on the Hotline poll and I voted Yes. I want to feel safer and that doesn't mean the police aren't doing their job, it means, let's fight crime with any method we can! He mentioned the latest Guardian Angels group forming in Red Deer, Alberta, population 80-thousand.

It was great to meet Mickey MacDonald today. I've spoken to him on the phone during the IWK Radiothon as he's made some very generous donations to the cause. We can't thank him enough for that. But I really loved his positive mentality and the fact that you have to try and enjoy life wherever you are, as he said, whether you're in the Caribbean or in your backyard chatting with your kid. The show was great today with the majority of the people united in action. MM is opening up a new gym on Gottigen street, to hopefully help give kids role models and an activity to channel their energy into; meantime, Curtis was talking about being role models for kids, to give them an alternative instead of worshipping the drug dealers. Positive thinking, change, vision - let's embrace it, Halifax!!

Caller Frank wanted to pass on a book recommendation today. It's called Ivory Tower Blues and he says it's an incredible account of the university system today....Here's a link:

http://www.utppublishing.com/pubstore/merchant.ihtml?pid=8924&step=4

It was a super busy day and I'm sure it will continue tomorrow!!

Stay dry!

Cheers,

Amber