Finally...Mark is blogging again! Check out his latest posting.
http://markthelitterguy.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-been-awhilebut-im-no-quitter.html
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Mark in the Toronto Star
I know, it has been eons since I wrote something here.
Life been busy and I have to shamefully admit that I wasn't discipline enough to be a good blogger.
But in any case, I am back, with good news, great news, in fact an awesome news.
Our good friend Mark was in this Monday's Toronto Star. A full front page article in the Living section. Finally a well deserved and long awaited good story on him.
Here is the online version. Don't forget to check out the short feature video - very nicely done.
http://www.thestar.com/article/639606
Life been busy and I have to shamefully admit that I wasn't discipline enough to be a good blogger.
But in any case, I am back, with good news, great news, in fact an awesome news.
Our good friend Mark was in this Monday's Toronto Star. A full front page article in the Living section. Finally a well deserved and long awaited good story on him.
Here is the online version. Don't forget to check out the short feature video - very nicely done.
http://www.thestar.com/article/639606
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Mark is Back
It has been more than a month since I got any writing from Mark for his blog.
His morale had been sapped by constant disappointment through a series of unfortunate events, writing was the last thing in his mind.
But I am happy to say Mark has pulled himself out of the slump, and has provided me with 2 new pieces of writing for his blog.
http://markthelitterguy.blogspot.com
His morale had been sapped by constant disappointment through a series of unfortunate events, writing was the last thing in his mind.
But I am happy to say Mark has pulled himself out of the slump, and has provided me with 2 new pieces of writing for his blog.
http://markthelitterguy.blogspot.com
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Mark Needs Glasses
I have a pair of frames, just wondering if anyone out there is willing to donate their services as an optometrist and provide Mark with prescription lenses to fit those frames. They would be a great Christmas present for Mark.
Also, Mark's best friend in Montreal is suffering from cancer, although Mark never expressed it, I do know he would very much like to visit him.
Anyone out there have an extra return ticket to Montreal that we can give to Mark? Or if you have any leads or ideas on this subject, please email me.
Thanks a bunch.
Also, Mark's best friend in Montreal is suffering from cancer, although Mark never expressed it, I do know he would very much like to visit him.
Anyone out there have an extra return ticket to Montreal that we can give to Mark? Or if you have any leads or ideas on this subject, please email me.
Thanks a bunch.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Halloweenia
I notice this year a lot more retail places are flooded with Halloween decoration and costume merchandise. Even the hardware stores, supermarkets and drug stores are all decked out for the season.
I have also noticed the designs are getting a lot more elaborate, outrageous and extravagant; not to mention a lot more realistic than they ever were.
We know practically all of these products are made in China nowadays, so I can't help but wonder how some of those factory workers in China must think of us here.
"What in the world is wrong with the West these days? Is that the new trend? Some sort of death craze?"
"Who in the right frame of mind would want to purchase such frightening, gruesome, creepy and disgusting decorations and costumes for their home and children?"
"Perhaps I should think twice if I really want to send my children to study abroad when they grow up..."
I have also noticed the designs are getting a lot more elaborate, outrageous and extravagant; not to mention a lot more realistic than they ever were.
We know practically all of these products are made in China nowadays, so I can't help but wonder how some of those factory workers in China must think of us here.
"What in the world is wrong with the West these days? Is that the new trend? Some sort of death craze?"
"Who in the right frame of mind would want to purchase such frightening, gruesome, creepy and disgusting decorations and costumes for their home and children?"
"Perhaps I should think twice if I really want to send my children to study abroad when they grow up..."
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Something to think about...
Someone sent me this picture today, I really like it.It epitomizes what the "First World Status" has become, don't you think?
Sunday, October 21, 2007
News Flash! Check out what Mark has to say
Just finished putting up Mark's writing on his blogs.
He requested for two separate sections, so I created two blogs for him.
One for his daily encounters and experiences.
http://markthelitterguy.blogspot.com/
The other for his opinions, ideas and dialogue.
http://littered-thoughts.blogspot.com/
Go check them out!
He requested for two separate sections, so I created two blogs for him.
One for his daily encounters and experiences.
http://markthelitterguy.blogspot.com/
The other for his opinions, ideas and dialogue.
http://littered-thoughts.blogspot.com/
Go check them out!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Update for Mark's blog
Mark has been pretty busy for the past week. Apart from doing his job diligently during the days, he has been earnestly writing for his blog in the nights. To top it all, he is under the weather pretty bad.
Tonight I am excited, his first hand written draft is with me. I should have it typed up and posted on his blog by the weekend.
I'll be posting my thoughts on the meetings I had with Mark sometime next week.
By the way, I went to see the World Press Photo Exhibition today.
Great exhibition, powerful photographs. But I was deeply saddened by some of the horrific images of Africa and the Middle East, it was disheartening.
Tonight I am excited, his first hand written draft is with me. I should have it typed up and posted on his blog by the weekend.
I'll be posting my thoughts on the meetings I had with Mark sometime next week.
By the way, I went to see the World Press Photo Exhibition today.
Great exhibition, powerful photographs. But I was deeply saddened by some of the horrific images of Africa and the Middle East, it was disheartening.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Blog for Mark the Litter Guy is up!
Blog for Mark the Litter Guy is up and running.
http://markthelitterguy.blogspot.com
Within the next week or so, Mark and I will meet up at a local library with computer access. I will show him how to get around his blog so that he can update it regularly.
Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, if you want to contact Mark directly, he can be reached at markthelitterguy@gmail.com
http://markthelitterguy.blogspot.com
Within the next week or so, Mark and I will meet up at a local library with computer access. I will show him how to get around his blog so that he can update it regularly.
Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, if you want to contact Mark directly, he can be reached at markthelitterguy@gmail.com
Monday, October 8, 2007
Mark the Litter Guy
I have had a very interesting day. Not because it is a Thanksgiving Monday, nor because it is the hottest Thanksgiving Monday on record, but because I met "Mark the Litter Guy".
Most businesses and stores were closed for the holiday. Downtown streets were much quieter than usual with hardly anyone walking around, to the point that any little thing out of the ordinary could easily be spotted from a distance.
While running some errands in the city, at the corner of Queen West & Augusta, I saw a person with a big black bin bag, picking up garbage off the street. He had a sign on his back that says:
"THE LITTER GUY CLEANING UP OUR COMMUNITY.
DONATIONS OF $ or SUPPLIES KEEPING ME WoRKING FoR ANoTHER DAY.
THANX 4 THE SUPPORT"
I stopped my car immediately, ran across the road and handed him some money, told him what a great thing he is doing, and thanked him for making a difference in our community. He gave me a big smile and expressed his gratitude, then off we went our separate ways.
As I was driving away, all I could think of was that smile he gave me, it was full of life, positivity, conviction and hope. I needed to know more about this person, so I made an U-turn.
His name is Mark, and he has been picking up about 80 bags of garbage per day from our streets for more than a year now.
It all started when he was in dire need of money to pay his rent, but refused to beg. He had also often tried getting work as a day labourer; waking up at 4am in the morning, taking the TTC for hours, just so that he could line up for odd labour jobs that quite often weren't enough to go around.
So, he created his own job. He decided to go around the city cleaning up our streets. But instead of asking for money verbally, he let the people decide, by having a sign on his backpack, telling us what he is doing and that he accepts donations.
Although over the year he has met people and businesses that support him by donating bin bags, gloves, food, water and money, quite often he still needs to purchase his own supplies in order to carry on with his job; a job he obviously takes seriously.
After listening to his fascinating story, I suggested to help create a personal blog for him, for those people who want to help, and for people with ideas and suggestions to be able to get in touch with him. At the same time, he can share his thoughts and interesting experiences with the world.
As soon as Mark's blog is set up, I will be posting an update here.
Shortly after we said goodbye to each other, I saw a beautiful $200K Aston Martin at a distance, parked on the side of the street. Just as I drove past this fine automobile, a piece of trash flew out of the driver's side window onto the road.
Ironically, here is a person who obviously has so much and couldn't care less about society and there was Mark who has very little and yet is still willing to give back.
Most businesses and stores were closed for the holiday. Downtown streets were much quieter than usual with hardly anyone walking around, to the point that any little thing out of the ordinary could easily be spotted from a distance.
While running some errands in the city, at the corner of Queen West & Augusta, I saw a person with a big black bin bag, picking up garbage off the street. He had a sign on his back that says:
"THE LITTER GUY CLEANING UP OUR COMMUNITY.
DONATIONS OF $ or SUPPLIES KEEPING ME WoRKING FoR ANoTHER DAY.
THANX 4 THE SUPPORT"
I stopped my car immediately, ran across the road and handed him some money, told him what a great thing he is doing, and thanked him for making a difference in our community. He gave me a big smile and expressed his gratitude, then off we went our separate ways.
As I was driving away, all I could think of was that smile he gave me, it was full of life, positivity, conviction and hope. I needed to know more about this person, so I made an U-turn.
His name is Mark, and he has been picking up about 80 bags of garbage per day from our streets for more than a year now.
It all started when he was in dire need of money to pay his rent, but refused to beg. He had also often tried getting work as a day labourer; waking up at 4am in the morning, taking the TTC for hours, just so that he could line up for odd labour jobs that quite often weren't enough to go around.
So, he created his own job. He decided to go around the city cleaning up our streets. But instead of asking for money verbally, he let the people decide, by having a sign on his backpack, telling us what he is doing and that he accepts donations.
Although over the year he has met people and businesses that support him by donating bin bags, gloves, food, water and money, quite often he still needs to purchase his own supplies in order to carry on with his job; a job he obviously takes seriously.
After listening to his fascinating story, I suggested to help create a personal blog for him, for those people who want to help, and for people with ideas and suggestions to be able to get in touch with him. At the same time, he can share his thoughts and interesting experiences with the world.
As soon as Mark's blog is set up, I will be posting an update here.
Shortly after we said goodbye to each other, I saw a beautiful $200K Aston Martin at a distance, parked on the side of the street. Just as I drove past this fine automobile, a piece of trash flew out of the driver's side window onto the road.
Ironically, here is a person who obviously has so much and couldn't care less about society and there was Mark who has very little and yet is still willing to give back.
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