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No Pictures Please

Last week tenants were delivered a permission form from KMHC to allow staff to take photographs of tenants during programs and events.  In black magic marker I wrote "No"  across the page and cheerfully returned the letter to the empty office.  The reason being: years ago at a luncheon held in the community room I noticed the staff walking about the room taking photos of tenants without asking permission. Some tenants didn’t like it so I curiously leaned over to ask Janis Lewis the UNH’s Director “why and what do they do with the photos?”  She vaguely replied we make a collage.  I didn’t go any further on the subject but it did make me suspicious, if so where is this collage displayed and who sees it, certainly not in the community room. :P  With the recent installation of security cameras used for tenant surveillance in the KMHC building hallways, grounds and the community room, the last thing I want is to pose for a photo op.  Anyway KMHC staff can capture a still photo from any security camera and I wouldn’t be surprised if they are doing it now.  Hey I have an idea!  I’ll take a selfie of me scratching me arse and UNH’s can stick that in their collage.  LOL  :D
On another topic: I feel sorry for my next door neighbour Deloris ever since UNH’s removed the park bench from the building entrance area she’s had difficulty sitting outside to relax and enjoy the weather.  The courtyard benches are far from the building entrance and separated by a parking driveway and a large waste and storage bin. During the summer of 2014 Deloris would bring out her white plastic chair and sit quietly near the entrance door, she feels safe sitting near the building.  Anyway get this bloggers!  Recently as I approached the building I noticed Deloris sitting alone in the parking lot, so I asked her why she’s there, she replied KMHC staff told her she can’t sit near the entrance door anymore and was instructed to “Sit Under A Tree.”  Can you believe that!  How disappointing.  I don’t understand why UNH’s can’t bang their heads together and figure out a better solution.  
I’m fortunate, I have a great group of tenants on my floor and we look out for each other by being supportive and helpful in their own way.  :)
The first week of August 2014 I received my annual rent review forms from H.O.W. Christine.  I’ll tell you more on my next blog.  

Check out my latest post on my other blogsite urbanlivinghamilton.blogspot.ca
See UNH's you're not the centre of the universe.  :P 

Tk



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