heroes and villains
Heroes and Villains throughout history that have defined their industries and workflow as we know it today. Those we look up to, and those we learn mistakes from.
Pandemic Heroes
Dearest Heroes; Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, and all other Healthcare Professionals, You are the heroes we look to, on the front line of it all; exposed to things we may not be, and fighting to protect yourselves and your families. Many of you, despite your utmost efforts, have fallen victim to the COVID-19 virus regardless. As a mother, I thank you and; my heart does ache for you and your families... I only pray constantly, for your safety and health. Quite obviously, I have no clue what this is like for you; as I stand on the sidelines as a young mother with a baby boy; among one of the most at risk. I worry every day for people like him, but it's because of you that we get by.
By Zehna Reddon6 years ago in Journal
Radiant Love
During the current pandemic, our world has changed in many destructive ways; however, it has changed in one beautiful way as well – essential workers who otherwise might not have received recognition are now receiving the gratitude that they deserve. Healthcare workers have been the main focal point of our gratitude, but I’d like to highlight the essential workers who work as cashiers, clerks, or greeters; the essential workers who are at risk of exposure day in and day out – but continue on.
By Ashley Nestler, MSW6 years ago in Journal
Featured Thursday
So for today's showcase, I would like to introduce you to Keith. I've only know and worked with the gentleman for about a month, but it feels like I've known him for years. I started working with him online about a month ago but have met him a couple of times, which is quite a funny story. The first time I met him he offered to take me up to the hospital to get an emergency cat scan, of course we were in lockdown so he turned up with a mask so all I could see was his eyes lol. He then returned to collect me and drop me off wearing the same mask (he also got me lunch and some cans of beer rofl) and took me home again. The second time I met him, I needed him to sign my driving license so he nipped down on his motorbike, wearing his bike helmet, so I still only saw his eyes haha, thought this is a strange world we live in, I've been in this guy's company three different times and I still have no idea what he looks like lol. It was only the fourth time, when we had to attend a work meeting (social distancing in place of course) that I actually got to 'meet' him properly, this really amuses me.
By Lisa Maclean6 years ago in Journal
Dear Everyday Heros
THANKS A MILLION A big thanks for every worker who has been taking a health risk every day to make it possible by attending the workplace and making sure everyone has enough toilet paper, food, necessities, and water. Keeping the essentials readily available and not to mention the measure took everyday to decrease the chances of the spread of the virus doing your part to try to keep the communities that you serve healthy.
By Ruby Estelle 6 years ago in Journal
Dear everyone, are you a DC fan or a Marvel fan?
Dear everyone, Listen up, I'm about to tell you a tale about epicness so great, our great grandchildren will speak of it. About heroes so real, our ancestors are standing tall with eyes shining bright with pride because of their legacy, these humans they've birthed who have decided to put on masks to save our lives. Listen up, our true heroes have assembled.
By TheyCallMe_Ritz6 years ago in Journal
To the background heroes in our lives.. Top Story - May 2020.
“What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.” –Confucius I am privileged. I know that, and I say that because I have the fortune of having my health and that of my loved ones; because my loved ones and I all have a secure job, a place to live, food to eat and everything else considered an essential in almost any country. So, I am bitter-sweetly aware of our privileged position in these tough and uncertain times for so many.
By monse cordero6 years ago in Journal
An Open Letter to the Employees at a Small-Town Nova Scotia Grocery Store
This is an open letter to the staff at the Antigonish Superstore Even though I live halfway across the country from you, you guys rock. And your story brought me to tears when I most needed to see the good in humanity. You see, I had just received news that my 93-year-old aunt who lives in a long-term care facility had tested postive for COVID-19 and my cousin, her son, had passed from cancer mere days before. There could be no funeral; gatherings were not allowed.
By Heather Down6 years ago in Journal
Everyday Heroes: A Nurse And A Pharmacist Walk Into Work
I grew up surrounded by nurses and, come to think about it, there were a few pharmacists I came to know growing up as well. It was very much a part of my world to see my mother, who was a palliative care nurse, getting ready to see clients, or writing reports, or going to see pharmacists about things that her clients might have needed.
By Christina St-Jean6 years ago in Journal
We see you
Dear the nurse in the local hospital, the sweet kid bagging my groceries, and the woman delivering my Amazon packages: I see you. I see how hard you are working despite the fears, anxiety, and insanity that you are looking at every day. As we move forward in this scary world that we are in, the biggest thing we have learned is that those essential workers are just that: ESSENTIAL.
By Lindsey Cooper6 years ago in Journal
Real Super heroes don't wear capes.
Firstly, I'd like to ask you: What defines a hero? In these trying and uncertain times we live in, heroes aren't who we often read about in comic books or from DC and Marvel universes, they're people we cross paths with each and every day. they exhibit courage and braveness because they're putting their lives on the line whenever they get up, put on protective gear and travel to the war zone at the hospital. They're the same people who protect and serve this country within while assisting the most vulnerable during a time of crises. Some are people who transport those who'd been sticking by the invisible enemy and are in the back of EMT vans.
By Kyle Smith6 years ago in Journal
To the Relentless One
Dear Mr. Jeffrey Preston Bezos, You are not a doctor. You are not a nurse. You are not a first responder. Yet, without you and other captains of industry, there would be none of the aforementioned roles to speak of at all. Your greed and selfishness have empowered hundreds of thousands of employees, engaged millions of other businesses to negotiate, and entertained, enlightened and enthralled billions of people around the world with your work through Amazon or as I like to call it,“Jeff Bezos’ Everything Store,” and other firms.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Journal
