Josh & Matt's Potpourri - The First Waft

Hello Friends,

Welcome to Josh and Matt's Potpourri!

The motto for the Centre Block is "The Life and Times of a country called Canada. Politics, Culture, and More." We feel that we probably fall into the "more" category...or possibly "and."

Here's a little bit about us:

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I'm Josh Bresnahan. James and I were talking over a pint and he asked me if I would write for his blog. At first, I told him that I could not commit to writing a political blog because I don't get as 'excited' about politics enough to be a regular contributor. He said I didn't have to write about politics and that I could write about whatever I wanted! I thought this would be more fun if I did this with a friend because I sometimes lack ideas and motivation. I asked my friend, Matt Outerson, to help write the blog with me. He said something about being an environmentalist...so, I hit him, stole his wallet (there was no money) and when he came to, he agreed!

Let me tell you about myself. I am a 25 year old Virgo, and a proud Brantfordian/Brantfordite. I grew up on the gray streets of Grey Street playing street hockey in an old factory and collecting various syringes. I am currently a packaging engineering student that enjoys baseball, fishing, water skiing, long walks on the beach with my best girl Amanda (we're going steady ;^D) and hanging out with my BFFs. I also spend a lot of my free time helping out as an officer/instructor with the local Royal Canadian Sea Cadet unit (a great FREE youth organization) and playing in a local music group.

Josh Bresnahan

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I'm Matt Outerson. When Josh suggested we partake in a blog together, I asked myself, "What in the world is a blog?" Webster's Dictionary defines blogging as: 'the process of cutting trees for lumber'. I told Josh that I didn't have any interest in leaving my comfortable office setting to chop wood for a living. He punched me in the nose and when I came to; he explained what a blog actually was and convinced me to help out!

Allow myself to introduce myself. I am a 27 year old living in Paris, Ontario, Canada. I grew up in the 'dark alleys' of Eagle Place in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. I'm currently working as a POS/SBT Analyst at The News Group in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. I love music, watching hockey and spreading butter on toast. I spend most of my free time with a guy named Jimmy enjoying the free internet at the public library and I play in three local skiffle groups.

Please don't judge me because I'm tall.

Matt Outerson

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We have decided on a fun format for all of you:

1) Pick things to talk about.
2) Wait to see if anybody cares.

Please feel free to comment on our work.

XOXO,

Josh & Matt