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<channel><title><![CDATA[T.J. CORMAN - The Eff Stop]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Eff Stop]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:58:05 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Elephant Smiles]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/elephant-smiles]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/elephant-smiles#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Smiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/elephant-smiles</guid><description><![CDATA[       &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nb [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.tjcorman.com/uploads/1/2/1/7/121751006/richard-jacobs-8oenpcxktqq-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;photo by Richard Jacobs</div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">I can't help but smile when I look at elephants, particularly when they are together with their families. I hope this link brings a smile to your face and peace to your heart. The music is calming, soothing and meditative, and the reaction of the elephant falls in line. This video is one of a series featured on YouTube.<br /><br /><font size="6"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOr2O0FfpT8&amp;t=57s" target="_blank">"Bach on Piano for Blind Elephant."<br /><br /></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1qQOGCyRbY" target="_blank">Debussy "Clair de Lune" on Piano for 80 Year Old Elephant<br /><br /></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTZO-RWVH4Y&amp;list=RDi1qQOGCyRbY&amp;index=2" target="_blank">Piano for Mother and Baby Elephant<br /><br /></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFIT87yPNYk" target="_blank">Elephants "Singing" with Piano in Their Own Way</a></font><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.tjcorman.com/uploads/1/2/1/7/121751006/published/matthew-spiteri-wfz4wcuntlg-unsplash.jpg?1611090668" alt="Picture" style="width:364;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; photo by Matthew Spiteri<br /><br />&#8203; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;That's it for now. Have the BEST day.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping the Homeless]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/helping-the-homeless]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/helping-the-homeless#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Social Issues]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/helping-the-homeless</guid><description><![CDATA[Being homeless is something I can't imagine. It is a situation toward which I have great empathy. The following stories are about creative and generous ways in which homeless people are being helped. I hope these stories give you inspiration and hope for the homeless situation in your area.         &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbs [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Being homeless is something I can't imagine. It is a situation toward which I have great empathy. The following stories are about creative and generous ways in which homeless people are being helped. I hope these stories give you inspiration and hope for the homeless situation in your area.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.tjcorman.com/uploads/1/2/1/7/121751006/matt-collamer-8ug90aypdw4-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Photo by Matt Collamer</div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font size="6"><a href="https://www.cheknews.ca/container-homes-the-answer-to-homelessness-says-comox-valley-group-732370/" target="_blank">Dawn to Dawn: Action on Homelessness</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dawntodawn/" target="_blank">Dawn to Dawn's Facebook Page</a><br /><a href="https://dawntodawn.org" target="_blank">Dawntodawn.org<br />&#8203;</a></font></strong><br /></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font size="6"><a href="https://www.cheknews.ca/emergency-shelter-units-for-the-homeless-arrive-in-the-cowichan-valley-733021/" target="_blank">Emergency Shelter Units for Homeless People</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/cowichanhousing/" target="_blank">&#8203;Cowichan Housing Association Facebook Page</a><br /><a href="http://cowichanhousing.com/contact-us/http://cowichanhousing.com" target="_blank">Cowichan Housing Association</a></font></strong><br /><br />&#8203;<br /></div>  <div class="paragraph">This story isn't about homelessness but about living off the land. This young couple found themselves unemployed after the pandemic situation, and they decided to live differently. The link below is their story.</div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font size="6"><a href="https://www.cheknews.ca/chek-upside-pender-island-couple-vows-to-live-off-the-land-for-a-year-732994/" target="_blank">A different way of living</a></font></strong></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">That's it for now. Have the BEST day.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lexi Lately]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/lexi-lately]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/lexi-lately#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 03:48:37 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Gratitude]]></category><category><![CDATA[Inspirational Women]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/lexi-lately</guid><description><![CDATA[       Lexi Lately is a woman who used social media to create good for others.She went to TikTok and asked followers to donate small sums of money ($0.25).&nbsp;The amount of money grew exponentially, and she used it to "super" tip waiters and waitresses in her area.Lexi's Story&#8203;TikTok Venmo #1&#8203;I worked as a server for years, and there were plenty of times I could have used a $1000 tip.It turned out that some were in dire need of a financial boost.Thanks, Lexi for making this happen, [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.tjcorman.com/uploads/1/2/1/7/121751006/lefteris-kallergis-nqziqxuiyfk-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">Lexi Lately is a woman who used social media to create good for others.<br /><br />She went to TikTok and asked followers to donate small sums of money ($0.25).&nbsp;<br /><br />The amount of money grew exponentially, and she used it to "super" tip waiters and waitresses in her area.<br /><br /><strong><font size="6"><a href="https://www.lexylately.com/our-story" target="_blank">Lexi's Story</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CpRkFHytf0" target="_blank">&#8203;TikTok Venmo #1</a></font></strong><br /><br />&#8203;<br />I worked as a server for years, and there were plenty of times I could have used a $1000 tip.<br /><br />It turned out that some were in dire need of a financial boost.<br /><br />Thanks, Lexi for making this happen, and thanks to her followers for their generosity.<br /><br />Thoughtfulness. Compassion. Care.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Chief Karen Fry]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/fire-chief-karen-fry]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/fire-chief-karen-fry#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 03:16:47 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Inspirational Women]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/fire-chief-karen-fry</guid><description><![CDATA[       &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Photo by Marianna Pereve [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.tjcorman.com/uploads/1/2/1/7/121751006/marianna-pereverten-vhj8zfsrqgk-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Photo by Marianna Pereverten</div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><br /><u><strong><font color="#a82e2e" size="6"><a href="https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/city-welcomes-new-fire-chief.aspx" target="_blank">Vancouver City Fire Chief</a></font></strong></u><br /><br />In its 135 year history, the City of Vancouver has, for the first time, hired a woman as Fire Chief.<br /><br />Previous to working for the City of Vancouver, she worked for the City of Nanaimo,<br /><br />on Vancouver Island, as its Fire Chief.<br /><br />Her name is <strong><font size="6"><a href="https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/city-welcomes-new-fire-chief.aspx" target="_blank">Karen Fry</a></font></strong>,&nbsp;<br /><br />and she is the mother of FIVE children.<br /><br />Karen Fry is an impressive woman and a role model for all of us.<br /><br />We are living in unprecedented times and we have leaders like Karen Fry to follow.<br /><br />&#8203;Click the link above to read all about this hero.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Khloe Thompson]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/khloe-thompson]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/khloe-thompson#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 03:02:50 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Inspirational Women]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/khloe-thompson</guid><description><![CDATA[       &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nb [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.tjcorman.com/uploads/1/2/1/7/121751006/clark-tibbs-oqstl2l5oxi-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Photo by Clark Tibbs</div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><br />&#8203;This young lady is impressive.<br /><br /><u><strong><font size="6"><a href="https://www.khloekares.com/#/" target="_blank">Khloe Kares</a></font></strong></u><br /><br />&#8203;Khloe Thompson is a young teenager and has established herself as a philanthropist<br /><br />by creating a foundation that helps people in need.<br /><br />Read all about her on the link above.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gratitude Tree]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/coming-soon]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/coming-soon#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:53:08 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Gratitude]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tjcorman.com/the-eff-stop/coming-soon</guid><description><![CDATA[       The Gratitude Tree gained attention over the Christmas Holiday.&#8203;It's&nbsp;a thoughtful way to spread joy during the winter season and all year long. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.tjcorman.com/uploads/1/2/1/7/121751006/simon-maage-ktzzvdjusxw-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1827881027824" target="_blank"><font size="6">The Gratitude Tree</font></a> gained attention over the Christmas Holiday.<br />&#8203;<br />It's&nbsp;a thoughtful way to spread joy during the winter season and all year long.</div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>