James Ryan – The Fallen Trail

Sorting Through Ontario’s Political Mess

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James Ryan
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Well, I can’t honestly say that I disagree with the attrition of 100,000 government jobs, but I seriously fear the second part of Hudak’s plan, which is what I can only assume will be the mass destruction of Ontario’s wildernesses. And more than likely our highly precious Provincial parks. All in the name of...
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“Kids . . . ‘Being Liberal’ or ‘Being Conservative’ is something your parents and grandparents self-indulged in to avoid ‘Being Fair,’ ‘Being Insightful,’ and ‘Being Human.’ Human enough to see anyone as human beings. Just because they won’t wake up, does not need to put your soul, to sleep.” – James F. Hill

Marijuana: The Real Reason it’s Illegal

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James Ryan
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Not to become the spoiler alert for another artist’s work, but I am currently proof-reading a graphic novel by a Toronto artist, which is completely based on a true story revolving around the prohibition. We’ve had many discussions on the subject, and interestingly enough, we’ve both found many similarities between the old alcohol prohibition...
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What Sort of Life are you Living?

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James Ryan
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Okay everyone, here’s your chance. Tell me and everyone else on here how difficult your life is. How unhappy you are in your current relationship. How much your job sucks. How your dreams aren’t coming true because you’re being discriminated against. How no one is giving you that big break because they’re jealous of...
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Denae Albertyn models for Relz Life Photography

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James Ryan
Model: Denae Albertyn Hair and Make Up: Neeshea Ellis Photo: Relz Life Photography “I found this awesome abandoned motel and gas station by accident. Once I saw it, I had this shot already planned out in my head. It reminded me of something you’d see in the deserts of Nevada or Arizona. So I...
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“It is the function of art to renew our perception. What we are familiar with, we cease to see. The writer shakes up the familiar scene, and, as if by magic, we see a new meaning in it.” – Anais Nin

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