Today we celebrated Spencer’s one year of sobriety by having
a pot luck luncheon the guest of honor arrived fashionably late and made a
grand entrance. :) Spencer’s sister Sandra graciously
said a few words then the man of the hour made a speech. He thanked the tenants
and staff for showing up and said it’s been a tough struggle fighting
his addiction. The best part for me is when he made a jab at the acting HSC for filing an N7 eviction notice, even after he apologized for his behavior
over an isolated incident she would not relent, for the readers who don’t know Spencer has a physical disability. When he arrived here he was in
rough shape and needed intervention I’m not a counselor but I have experience in
life we talked many times and I consider him a friend. When he received the N7
eviction notice he was really stressed out and scared shitless. He said "Tony, I’m
thinking when I get my cheque I’m going to fuck off out of here!” I
suggested don’t run, fight this and if you need moral support Carla & I
will be there for you, he didn’t run and he’s here today. :) Personally I wouldn’t have agreed to the terms
that were laid upon him by the acting HSC/UNH's, the conditions were a violation of
his human rights and freedom but that was his choice.
Back to the luncheon: At our table I was surrounded with good
company and conversation, the food was scrumptious. A special thank you to Spencer for the stationary, Kevin’s daughter for making an
excellent Sheppards pie, Deano for the homemade pumpkin pies, Shirley for the punch and
Jan for the ice cream.
It was a good lunch aside the fact a staff member forgot or couldn't be arsed to provide coffee & tea
for us.
June 3, 2012 Since this blog is about Spencer there is one more thing to add, he's also a great guitarist & singer, recently I saw him at a local drop-in centre and he got the non natives clapping and smiling to his bluegrass music. :)
June 3, 2012 Since this blog is about Spencer there is one more thing to add, he's also a great guitarist & singer, recently I saw him at a local drop-in centre and he got the non natives clapping and smiling to his bluegrass music. :)
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