Prison farm closures lack vision and rehabilitation value
The author critiques Ottawa’s plan to shut six federal prison farms across Canada, arguing the program taught inmates useful farming skills, provided affordable labor, and supported rehabilitation. Despite low profit margins, the farms offered social and vocational benefits, and the closures risk reducing available farm experience for would‑be workers.
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Confession of a Guitar Legend Wannabe
An aging musician admits he aimed for international guitar stardom but reveals a lifetime of aimless practice, junked guitars, and bitter realization. He recalls idols, local coffeehouses, and a relentless pursuit despite persistent misgivings about talent. The piece ends with acceptance he excels at stubborn stubbornness rather than guitar theory.
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