"Changes will bar Maid For those suffering solely from mental illness"

For those who have been reading my blogs, you know where I stand with MAID.  If you don't please read my earlier blogs.  I have seen so much suffering and yes people were at such low points in their lives where dying was felt to be their only option.  It could take some time, but with determination and new found hope, they could heal.  And there have been studies where people who had failed in their attempt to commit suicide, were later grateful/pleased that they had not succeeded.  There are people who have struggled since childhood with suicide ideation.  This is great suffering, which can be dealt with.  There is a lot of shame and silence around all this which slows down healing.  Out West, Doctors in one province were informed that they must perform MAID or not be able to practice.   They chose to step down as physicians.   I say to them, please come here because we really needs doctors.  "Do No Harm."

     Now Me.   It has been busy.   Yes, Niagara Falls is still a dream.  I haven't been writing my next book as I  should but there are many transitions.   I have stepped down from all volunteer positions even though I still see my name in positions.   I do not want any commitments because I do want to move from Toronto.   It is my home and always has been aside when I was moved around for my work.  The economy is still bad and I had hoped for some change, but it hasn't happened.   I am rebooting as I contemplate my options.  I have considered starting up a peer support group for a few hours once a week for veterans, police, correction officers and EMS.   I could train someone to take over if I ever get to go Niagara.  The Mayor there just lost his election as did all three of the border towns.   I liked him.  In matter of fact everyone I had hope to win lost, except my own Councillor, whom I voted for.  

    I have been reading and watching movies and contemplaing where I am going with my book.  There are so many avenues where AI is considered.   So this is it for this week.    I can't believe it is Hallowe'en once again.  It is a no brainer for me to stay home and give out chocolate and candies to the kids and dog treats to the dogs rather than go to the Hallowe'en party which I know will be fun.   That is how this year has been, deciding what to go to and what not.  There are so many invitations as I filter them down.   So for now, have a good week.  Smile at someone.   You may make them happy by acknowledging them.  What do you think?

Thoughts of the week? Too many.

It has been busy and everything is falling apart.  My car is on its' last legs.   As the service person listed all that is wrong, he wanted to give me some good news - "your tires are good."  My reponse,  "Well, let's wait to see if I can sell and move to Niagara Falls."   Of course the housing market is the lowest it has been since......

Then my washing machine broke down twice and it cost almost as much as a new one.  Samsung which served me well in the past, doesn't any longer so I switched to Maytag.   It was supposed to arrive Saturday and it did but it was too damaged to use, so another is supposed to arrive today.   I have an enormous amount of laundry to do and did't realize how much clothing I have.  It simply lasts forever.  Let's see what happens today.   The only reason I haven't gone to a laundry mat is because there is no parking.  There is lots of parking in Niagara Falls.  There were more breakdowns and associated costs, but I surrender.  The positives?  I have food to eat.   I have a warm bed and I am fortunate to have a good family so I don't have insecurities so many now have in Canada.  We always need to count what is positive in our lives where everything seems downstream, but it is not.  So Alberta is going to remain in Canada and so much money was wasted to figure that one out, that could have been better spent.   Quebec is going to wait for Trump to step down before they start and quite frankly I am tired of this.   You want to leave Canada - go.   Find something better, but pack your own suit case and bye bye.   If you find a better country please tell the rest of the world.   The world now seems out of control, but it isn't.  The majority of people are good and care for each other.  More wisdom is required to choose better leaders and to recognize when they fail to be democratic.   There was also a tragedy in Wainwright where four soldiers died and dozens more are in hospial with burn injuries.  What can I say about all the suffering there?  Regardless of all that seems wrong with the world, recognize that there is also so much good.  Take time to reflect each day and to spend time with nature.  

     Take care of yourselves.   

Wonderful Thanksgiving with family

My Nephew

 My niece

My Nephew

Market Place - Groceries

 

Oh boy - New Real Estate Agent - Toronto Realestate Market lowest priced market ever

So,  I had a wife and husband team real estate couple with 22 years experience each come to my home last night for an up to date price check.   I know the family so it is a plus.  It is also Royal LePage which I have dealt with in the past so that is good as well.   I brought them up to date with my experiences last year and two of my art pieces disappearing (one Robert Bateman and the other a mid 1800).  That still annoys me.  I was told that the market has never been as bad as it is right now.  The only bonus is that Niagara Falls is even cheaper.   Spring had picked up, the World series Cup became a stand still and things picked up again when it was over.   Mr T's tarrifs then came along and killed the market.  Jobs became threatened.   When I say Mr T, it is not the A Team, but the Zero team.   So there are three ways I can go -  Price a bit higher, price lower (but there are no bidding wars) or price the market.  I still don't regret waiting until my pets died to sell in a horrible market.  They were worth so much to me and I keep my pets for life.  They also live for a very long time before I have to make the painful decision.  

So, what to do?  For now I will hire them to bring anyone who may be interested in my house only.  I will find out what the market price is during the end of the week.  November will be the testing date.   In the meantime,  I will re-arrange my furniture once again and plan each room.  I will do some small upgrades. 

I will then decide if I am going to put up the sign in the Spring.  I probably will unless it plummets.    I am hoping the Mr T, loses the mid term elections and that he is impeached.   I have never hoped for this in a democratic country, but Mr T tried to destroy us and so it becomes personal.   I don't want harm to come to him -   I want Justice to pervail.  If he continues to prosper, then I may just test the market again.  My plan is to move to Niagara before I need a wheel chair, travel,  before settling down with pets once again.  My social calendar will be full  and it is now, so I don't think that will interfere with re-location.  

So for now have a Happy  Thanksgiving Canada!!!  

 

Another Week went by - so fast

If you are wondering if I forgot you, I didn't.  I was sick and didn't realize I needed anti-biotics.  I am fine now, so I shall be back to my routine.  I missed a few functions I wanted to go to and didn't realize how busy I usually am.

I want you to have a nice weekend.  Consider signing up with me on substack.  There is a free or paid subscription, your choice.

Time is flying!!!!!!!Good talk.  Keep safe.

 

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