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Ray Rauth
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Creating content to inspire creativity, support Canada’s economy, and find creative solutions to creative problems.
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September chill in the air 🍂 Never too old for the things you loved as a kid—today it was apple picking at Brooks Farm in Uxbridge 🍎 Left with 10 lbs of apples + a pumpkin cream cheese Danish Farmers are our backbone. Shop local. Support Canadian. 🇨🇦

#ShopLocal #BuyCanadian
September 21, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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Canadians are waiting for Mark Carney to make a decisive move and secure a deal with Donald Trump. As much as government action is necessary, Canadians cannot sit idly by waiting.

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Spending Local: The Key to Canada’s Economic Strength
Spending Local: The Key to Canada’s Economic Strength The trade war with the United States has entered its eighth month, and many Canadians are still waiting for Prime Minister Mark Carney to make …
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September 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: Polarization, Weaponization, and What It Reveals About American Democracy

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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: Polarization, Weaponization, and What It Reveals About American…
On September 10, 2025, political activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative voice, was fatally shot while speaking at a public event…
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September 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Happy Friday night kids
September 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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🧵Last night more than 100 people came out to the Job Skills 2025 Side Hustle Summit. The energy in the room was incredible. #SideHustleSummit #Entrepreneurship 1/4
September 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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“Are you gonna cherish the time you spent with your family? Or are you gonna get all misty-eyed thinking about that one time you absolutely destroyed DillyMcPhilly6969 in a Facebook thread about pipelines?”

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Rage-Posting Ourselves to Death
Remember when elections were just… elections? Somebody won, somebody lost, and the rest of us went back to our lives bitching about taxes, traffic, and whether the Leafs were gonna blow it again…
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April 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Friday night-date night at Ripley’s Aquarium for their Jazz Night. I’m happy to report there were no shark attacks, but we did get bit by the jazz bug! 🎷🦈🐢🐠🐟🐡🥁🎸 #jazz #shark #music #datenight
April 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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When you’re 6’0 and the shortest person in the picture
April 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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I typically don’t have much to say
April 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Elon Musk and I have very different problems. However, if he’s looking for some solutions, we started brewing drip coffee instead of going to Starbucks to save money.
April 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Tariffs and Trade Wars: What’s Really Happening?

“Tariffs are a powerful tool in a country’s economic toolbox, but they come with both opportunities and risks.”

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Tariffs and Trade Wars: What’s Really Happening?
Tariffs might sound like a complicated topic, but at their core, they’re pretty simple to understand. A tariff is a tax that a government…
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March 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Imagine watching the world end, knowing this is it, and looking over at the person beside you with a smile because you’re with the right person.

Check out my newest blog examining the lyrics of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars “Die With a Smile”

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Cherish Every Moment and “Die With a Smile” You know those people who hear a song after a few drinks and start yelling, “This is my song! They wrote this for me!”? Yeah, that was me this morning. Ex…
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March 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Linkin Park's "Somewhere I Belong" dives deep into the raw emotions of self-doubt, pain, and healing. 🖤 💔✨

Click the link to read my deep-dive into the powerful message

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The Raw Truth About Healing in Linkin Park's 'Somewhere I Belong' Today, I played a Linkin Park playlist and stumbled upon "Somewhere I Belong." The raw lyrics really struck a chord with me. Mike Sh…
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March 24, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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A new story, poem, and song… Trusting Her Command #music #poetry #poem #song #MusicWithMeaning #newsong

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A new story, poem, and song… Trusting Her Command #music #poetry #poem #song #MusicWithMeaning #newsong
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March 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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🚨🔥NEW BLOG🔥🚨: Kendrick Lamar and SZA Create Magic on “Luther”

“So, will “Luther” stand the test of time?“

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA Create Magic on “Luther” from Surprise Album GNX
What makes “Luther” such a breathtaking piece
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March 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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🚨🔥NEW BLOG🔥🚨 Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On: An Album That Changed Everything 🎵🎶🎧

“Some albums don’t just entertain; they transform. Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On is one of those rare musical achievements that transcends time and space.”

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Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On: An Album That Changed Everything Some albums don’t just entertain; they transform. Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On is one of those rare musical achievements that transce…
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March 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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If you’ve heard just one Bush song, odds are it’s "Glycerine."

Bush and the Timeless Power of "Glycerine"

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Bush and the Timeless Power of "Glycerine" If you’re a fan of ‘90s rock, chances are you’ve felt the pull of Bush's music. Formed in London in 1992, Bush quickly became a defining band in the altern…
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March 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Did Metallica Really Sell Out? Breaking Down the Debate

What do you think? Are they sellouts or just savvy survivors of the music industry machine? Either way, there’s no denying that Metallica still knows how to keep the world talking. #MusicSky #NowPlaying

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Did Metallica Really Sell Out? Breaking Down the Debate
Few rock bands have sparked as much admiration and controversy as Metallica. From their humble beginnings as pioneers of thrash metal to becoming one of the biggest names in rock, their career has…
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March 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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March 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Socrates and Punk Rock

Socrates and punk rock remind us that questioning isn’t a phase; it’s a way of life. Whether you’re armed with a sharp mind or a louder-than-life guitar, the message is the same: Stay true, speak out, and never stop asking, “Why?”

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Socrates and Punk Rock: A Philosophical Mashup You Didn’t See Coming
At first glance, Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, and punk rock, the raw, rebellious music movement, seem like they belong in completely different worlds. One was known for his togas and…
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March 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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The Power of Resilience in the Face of Betrayal

There’s an incredible beauty in seeing through the fog of lies and walking out clearer, fiercer, and more determined than before.

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The Power of Resilience in the Face of Betrayal
Life isn’t always filled with open honesty and unwavering trust. Sometimes, people we believe in, people we hold close, betray us in ways that cut deep. They twist stories, avoid accountability, and…
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March 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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The Fight to Be Seen

Imagine being stuck in a life where you’re always yearning—for food, for relief, for an escape.

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The Fight to Be Seen
Imagine being stuck in a life where you’re always yearning—for food, for relief, for an escape.
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March 19, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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I wrote this poem (All But Forgotten) for the good people of Cuba. Sometimes as tourists, we have to take off our designer sunglasses and pay attention.
March 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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@britchiefuk.bsky.social so happy you’re here, because finding other sports people has been a nightmare
March 18, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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At Last
February 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM