Mental Health Matters.

The aim of my Wikizine is to help eliminate the unfair stigma that still surrounds mental health issues.
I have been honoured to have my blog 'klahanie' featured on the B.B.C.'s radio station 'Radio 5 Live'. On a show titled: 'Pods and Blogs', I tried to highlight in my interview, that it is time to eliminate the unfair stigma that is still attached to mental health issues. I firmly believe that the media can help redress the balance. How about sensationalizing the positive recovery stories rather than the negative stereotypes that people with mental health issues have to endure?
I am a man challenging his 'inner critic.' I will not 'surrender' to my symptoms. I give myself permission to be positive. I try to live my life with positive anticipation. I refuse to let negative speculation overwhelm me. We all have the right to peace and contentment. I want to give others positive affirmations. I am not daunted by my loneliness. For in my solitude, I have discovered a determined resilience. I care passionately for people who have been undermined in an unjust world. I challenge the stigma that still surrounds mental health issues. I will do whatever it takes to reduce the unfair labelling of decent people who have been subjected to a negative environment. I am not ashamed of who I am.
I do indeed, try to live my life with positive anticipation, rather than negative speculation.
Mental health matters. I thank you for your time. Warm regards klahanie.

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Dear Durham And Dear Friends.

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Dear Durham and dear friends. There has been many a time that heading out my front door was quite the challenge. Yet, I know that I can't just wait for things to happen. If I want a better life, I have to take action. So once again, I journeyed up to Durham to stay with my good friends, Julie and Philip. Having friends such as these, has been vital, in my ongoing quest, to live a happier life. For this, I am grateful. Oh yes, we laughed and we talked. Like three giddy school kids, we had the time of our lives. It's so ... Read Full Story

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Prawn On The Internet.

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I keep hearing about folks searching for 'prawn on the internet'. I really have no idea what all the fuss is about. Something about soft prawn and hard prawn. Well, I don't know about that, but I've had a deep-fried prawn. Anyway, I didn't need to 'surf', or, for that matter, 'trawl' the internet, to find prawn. No, all I did was go into my local supermarket and found prawn hiding inside a bag of crisps (or 'potato chips', if you are reading this from North America). Yeah, I know, the bag states it is 'prawn cocktail', and at this point, you might be ... Read Full Story

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Glowing Optimism.

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I sat in my dimly lit living room. Three flickering candles cast dancing shadows upon the walls. The ambience of this tranquil setting filled my heart, my soul, my mind, with peaceful, contented gratitude. I have so much to be grateful for. I sat there alone, yet I was not alone. I stared at the candles and within their glow, I saw the smiling faces of friends afar and friends nearby. I knew that they would be pleased, I knew they would be comforted. For they realise that such simple beauty, as the reassuring flame of a candle, would fill my being with a ... Read Full Story

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Lovely Blog Award.

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I have been most honoured to have a, 'Lovely Blog Award', bestowed upon me. It has come to my attention that I have received this award twice. So I must humbly apologise to that wonderful blogger, 'Julie Phillips', whose very informative and supportive blog can be found at the following address: http://jlpwritersquest.blogspot.com/ Thank you Julie, it was really great for me that your daughter pulled my name out of a bag. Your posting regarding my blog was thoughtful and most encouraging. Wishing you much success in your ongoing writing endeavours. Happy writing and thanks again. I would also like to thank Suzanne Jones. Suzanne ... Read Full Story

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Write Stuff.

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After the 'nonsensical gibberish' of my last two, somewhat surreal blogs; I thought it might be a good idea to get back to a posting that was a bit more serious. I would have included a third, but 'Penny', the Jack Russell dog, would not be pleased if I thought of her interview, as just a way to exploit her genuine thoughts and concerns. There have been a number of people who have said they: 'wish they could write like me.' Although flattered, I proceed to ask: 'Why not write, like you can write?' Their responses usually go something like this: 'I just don't ... Read Full Story

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Sammamish feeling out suggested Klahanie Park transfer

By J.B. Wogan With Klahanie Park’s future still uncertain, Sammamish elected officials are mulling over the potential pitfalls of becoming its owners. King County Executive Kurt Triplett has suggested closing it, along with 38 other parks, to help fill a county budget shortfall. Sammamish’s discussions are preliminary in nature, as King County hasn’t officially relinquished ownership of the [...]

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Klahanie Park

King County is in the process of transferring Klahanie Park, currently in an unincorporated area, to the city of Sammamish, even though the park is outside the boundaries of Sammamish.

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