Comments for Preserved Stories http://preservedstories.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:17:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on I’m pleased I’ve been getting good feedback on the draft of my 3-minute talk by Jaan Pill http://preservedstories.com/2012/02/06/im-pleased-ive-been-getting-good-feedback-on-the-draft-of-my-3-minute-talk/#comment-425 Jaan Pill Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:17:01 +0000 http://preservedstories.com/?p=3035#comment-425 I've since further revised the talk. In response to feedback on my previous draft, I've added a reference to my experiences at the clinic that I attended in July 1987. I've made some cuts elsewhere to keep the delivery within 3 minutes. I’ve since further revised the talk. In response to feedback on my previous draft, I’ve added a reference to my experiences at the clinic that I attended in July 1987. I’ve made some cuts elsewhere to keep the delivery within 3 minutes.

]]> Comment on I’m pleased I’ve been getting good feedback on the draft of my 3-minute talk by Jaan Pill http://preservedstories.com/2012/02/06/im-pleased-ive-been-getting-good-feedback-on-the-draft-of-my-3-minute-talk/#comment-418 Jaan Pill Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:01:30 +0000 http://preservedstories.com/?p=3035#comment-418 I much appreciate your comments, Ada. I feel blessed that, as a result of dealing with a particular problem in my life, I've had the opportunity, and continue to have the opportunity, to share information, with people around the world, about what I've learned along the way. I much appreciate your comments, Ada. I feel blessed that, as a result of dealing with a particular problem in my life, I’ve had the opportunity, and continue to have the opportunity, to share information, with people around the world, about what I’ve learned along the way.

]]> Comment on I’m pleased I’ve been getting good feedback on the draft of my 3-minute talk by Ada Moriel http://preservedstories.com/2012/02/06/im-pleased-ive-been-getting-good-feedback-on-the-draft-of-my-3-minute-talk/#comment-417 Ada Moriel Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:47:16 +0000 http://preservedstories.com/?p=3035#comment-417 Well-constructed speech... thank you for sharing. You have done so much work on the subject, as you are yet...sharing your own experience with others. Bless you for your generosity, and true love for humanity! Well-constructed speech… thank you for sharing. You have done so much work on the subject, as you are yet…sharing your own experience with others. Bless you for your generosity, and true love for humanity!

]]> Comment on ISTAR is celebrating its 25th anniversary in March 2012 by Jaan Pill http://preservedstories.com/2012/02/01/istar-is-celebrating-its-25th-anniversary-in-march-2012/#comment-404 Jaan Pill Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:12:08 +0000 http://preservedstories.com/?p=2871#comment-404 Wonderful to read your message, Norm. The program in Ottawa, the one you refer to, is also a highly impressive program. The 25 years have gone quickly. I'm pleased that for a great many of those years, I've been working with you, as a fellow volunteer, in the work that the Canadian Stuttering Association has been doing, and continues to do, on behalf of people who stutter and their families. Wonderful to read your message, Norm. The program in Ottawa, the one you refer to, is also a highly impressive program.

The 25 years have gone quickly. I’m pleased that for a great many of those years, I’ve been working with you, as a fellow volunteer, in the work that the Canadian Stuttering Association has been doing, and continues to do, on behalf of people who stutter and their families.

]]> Comment on ISTAR is celebrating its 25th anniversary in March 2012 by Norm McEwen http://preservedstories.com/2012/02/01/istar-is-celebrating-its-25th-anniversary-in-march-2012/#comment-403 Norm McEwen Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:48:56 +0000 http://preservedstories.com/?p=2871#comment-403 Congratulations and deepest thanks to all mentioned in your presentation, Jaan; including yourself. It is only because of people like Einer, Marilyn and Deborah on the teaching side, that people like us who stutter, and specifically you Jaan, can take what they taught you, process it, use the knowledge, and transform yourself from student to advocate. You are a perfect example of determination and persistence to travel so far in a relatively short time. While I received my therapy from another fine source, ISTAR has continued to be in the forefront of adaption and using the most recent knowledge in their programs to teach us who stutter that control is possible. Again, you are a perfect example of the results of their work. Congratulations and deepest thanks to all mentioned in your presentation, Jaan; including yourself.

It is only because of people like Einer, Marilyn and Deborah on the teaching side, that people like us who stutter, and specifically you Jaan, can take what they taught you, process it, use the knowledge, and transform yourself from student to advocate. You are a perfect example of determination and persistence to travel so far in a relatively short time.

While I received my therapy from another fine source, ISTAR has continued to be in the forefront of adaption and using the most recent knowledge in their programs to teach us who stutter that control is possible. Again, you are a perfect example of the results of their work.

]]> Comment on A Conservation Heritage District for Long Branch would be highly valuable in protecting our heritage buildings by Jaan Pill http://preservedstories.com/2012/01/31/a-heritage-conservation-district-designation-for-long-branch-is-highly-recommended/#comment-343 Jaan Pill Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:12:55 +0000 http://preservedstories.com/?p=2859#comment-343 The raising of community awareness is a key part of the Heritage Toronto 'big picture' vision of what can be done by way of heritage preservation. If we can also identify properties in need of future protection that would be a plus. I look forward to getting the process, wherever it may lead, under way. The raising of community awareness is a key part of the Heritage Toronto ‘big picture’ vision of what can be done by way of heritage preservation.

If we can also identify properties in need of future protection that would be a plus.

I look forward to getting the process, wherever it may lead, under way.

]]> Comment on A Conservation Heritage District for Long Branch would be highly valuable in protecting our heritage buildings by Jaan Pill http://preservedstories.com/2012/01/31/a-heritage-conservation-district-designation-for-long-branch-is-highly-recommended/#comment-342 Jaan Pill Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:05:49 +0000 http://preservedstories.com/?p=2859#comment-342 Among the comments we've received on this topic: "I think that is a great idea and while it might be difficult to get approval the process of applying would certainly raise community awareness and identify properties that needed future protection!" And: "Count me in, please." Among the comments we’ve received on this topic:

“I think that is a great idea and while it might be difficult to get approval the process of applying would certainly raise community awareness and identify properties that needed future protection!”

And:

“Count me in, please.”

]]> Comment on The “3P” Strategy. Proactive. Persistent. Positive. by Jaan Pill http://preservedstories.com/2012/01/21/the-strategy-3p-strategy-proactive-persistent-positive/#comment-266 Jaan Pill Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:10:47 +0000 http://preservedstories.com/?p=2254#comment-266 I agree, Angela. The 'Persistent' component appears especially to call upon creative thinking. The three components, as I understand, involve moving beyond a typical approach to development pressure, which I think sometimes takes the form of: 'This is what we oppose. Period.' As well, what impresses me is that the Lakeview strategy offers a discourse that says: 'Here is what we propose. Here are the reasons why we believe it's a great solution. Can we work together on this to make it happen?' I agree, Angela. The ‘Persistent’ component appears especially to call upon creative thinking.

The three components, as I understand, involve moving beyond a typical approach to development pressure, which I think sometimes takes the form of: ‘This is what we oppose. Period.’

As well, what impresses me is that the Lakeview strategy offers a discourse that says: ‘Here is what we propose. Here are the reasons why we believe it’s a great solution. Can we work together on this to make it happen?’

]]> Comment on The “3P” Strategy. Proactive. Persistent. Positive. by Angela Byrne http://preservedstories.com/2012/01/21/the-strategy-3p-strategy-proactive-persistent-positive/#comment-265 Angela Byrne Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:52:52 +0000 http://preservedstories.com/?p=2254#comment-265 Like the idea of the 3Ps as a catalyst for creative thinking. Like the idea of the 3Ps as a catalyst for creative thinking.

]]> Comment on John Danahy has contributed in a major way to the success of the Lakeview Legacy Project by Jaan Pill http://preservedstories.com/2012/01/19/very-impressive-talk-by-john-w-danahy-university-of-toronto-concerning-lakeview-legacy-project/#comment-253 Jaan Pill Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:16:13 +0000 http://preservedstories.com/?p=2220#comment-253 Message from David Switzer to Jaan Pill January 19, 2012, at 6:49 PM I attended both meeting too. Lakeview Legacy project is to fill a totally unoccupied area were there is no existing structures, residents, or systems that have to be considered. The people who had input don't even live in the proposed area. Mimico 2020 has all the those things to contend with and the input is by the people who live there. I found Lakeview a fun exercise in city planning with guest speakers from Sweden, New York, etc. Mimico a serious attempt to improve an existing community. ******************************************************* Message from Jaan to David January 19, 2012, at 7:25 PM This is great information. Is it okay if I share this information on my blog? ******************************************************* Message from David to Jaan January 20, 2012, at 3:06 PM Of course you can share my comments but they are more opinions and observations than information and as such invite debate. Message from David Switzer to Jaan Pill
January 19, 2012, at 6:49 PM

I attended both meeting too. Lakeview Legacy project is to fill a totally unoccupied area were there is no existing structures, residents, or systems that have to be considered. The people who had input don’t even live in the proposed area. Mimico 2020 has all the those things to contend with and the input is by the people who live there. I found Lakeview a fun exercise in city planning with guest speakers from Sweden, New York, etc. Mimico a serious attempt to improve an existing community.

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Message from Jaan to David
January 19, 2012, at 7:25 PM

This is great information. Is it okay if I share this information on my blog?

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Message from David to Jaan
January 20, 2012, at 3:06 PM

Of course you can share my comments but they are more opinions and observations than information and as such invite debate.

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