The Internet Murders continues www.silvaredigonda.ca

“There’s a coffee shop right across the street from the victim. It was closed.” Robert appeared deep in thought as he spoke. “They have cameras inside, but one faces the cash register and the two others are both facing inward. No one thought of having a camera face outward?” Paul responded. “Well, maybe the neighbours don’t like having their lives on camera? People want their privacy, not some peep show clown looking at them.” Robert didn’t really hear Paul. He was still talking. “What if the guy didn’t slip? What if he stopped his car and walked to pick up coffees and then saw something that got him killed?” “Well!” Paul perked up. “Now that doesn’t make sense at all, Robert. Why would the guy park a few blocks away to pick up a coffee? Why wouldn’t he just park at the donut shop, get his coffee and go? That doesn’t make sense at all Robert.” Paul was pleased with himself. Robert was not so smart after all. Robert continued to speak to himself aloud. “Why would he park two blocks away?” *** Excerpt From: Silva Redigonda. “The Internet Murders.” Apple Books.

Come and See Me at Word On the Street - I am at booth E24A

Hi, This week I will like to focus on my book event for the year at Word on The Street. I will cut and paste excerpts of my book each day until Friday. Saturday and Sunday I shall be at Queens Park from 12:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, 11 Jun 22 and from 10:00 a.m to 6:00 pm, Sunday, 12 Jun 22. I will be giving out bookmarks to you folks so you don't get lost when reading my books. I do hope to see you there. I liked it much at the waterfront these past few years but it looks like we went back home. I did finish my next book but it is not ready for you yet. By next year at the latest it shall be done. Looking forward to seeing you! If you happen to be a friend of mine please bring me black coffee, no sugar and a boston cream donut if you are so inclined. I have attached a map for you to find me. I am at Booth E24A once again near St Joseph Street.

The Internet Murders continues - www.silvaredigonda.ca

“Robert was at the station looking up at his white board. Paul was sitting nearby at his desk munching on a 12 inch BLT sub. He would occasionally down some coffee with it. Robert was the charismatic one, both at the office and socially. People seemed drawn to him. Robert, who remained focused on the board, spoke. “We have one female dead in her apartment and within two blocks of that some guy slips and falls and accidentally dies? What do you think Paul?” Paul knew that Robert didn’t really care what he thought. He could see the engines of Robert’s brain working. This is how he worked, by soliloquy. Paul was sure that Robert just wanted to hear the sound of his own voice. “Coincidence? I don’t believe in coincidence. Did the coroner’s report come in yet?” he asked Paul. “Not yet,” Paul replied, more interested in his Subway than listening to Robert being full of himself. So the guy fell and hit his head. Why does Robert have to turn it into a homicide? Robert continued, “The poor slob slipped and fell. But what was he doing there? Did he kill the girl and then fall and “and die himself?” Paul chuckled aloud. “How good that would be! Every time someone killed somebody then he would have an accident himself. That would save the taxpayers a lot of money!” Excerpt From: Silva Redigonda. “The Internet Murders.” Apple Books. Visit me at Word On The Street, Jun 11/12, Sat & Sun. I shall be at booth E24A. Due to COVID restrictions I shall be giving out bookmarks.

Next: Electronic Media - Theology Ethics (tid bit)

In reality TV there is no interaction. Celebrities are honoured. It promotes feelings of addiction. Materialism and superficiality fosters the immediacy of all things. Instant gratification discourages community. Is this unethical? How to respond as an individual or Church.? Should it be controlled or censored? How does the Church use it effectively? Church can use it for good. Something to think about. Next week we continue with Ethical Reflection on Pastoral Practice. The Learning and teaching - Church person Jesus: Life in the Spirit.

It's Voting time in the city. Who did you vote for?

Tomorrow night I'll be watching to see who wins the next Provincial election ? Will it be our present Ford? Will it be the green party? Will it be the NDP? Will it be liberals? It should be interesting. I actually voted last week. It was bare. I suggested they should give out free sandwiches and coffee as a motivation to vote. I said that it was what I would do if I was a politician. As I approached the table and displayed my ID a man walked over to me, looked at my picture and said I haven't changed a bit. His remark was not lost on me, though he thought it breezed over my head. Normally, I am asked for a driver's license but the young man recognized me. Did I mention I have turned blonde again? I then made a remark about how I couldn't wait until the voting season was over, since I have to look at a huge sign on my neighbour's lawn each time I leave the house, either it is sitting out front drinking my coffee or watering the grass, I keep seeing that smile. I think it my case it's effect is the opposite it is trying to create. I am trying not to look. I tilt my head here and there and still the smile peaks through. It's not a bad smile, a bit over the top. I can imagine the photographer. "You're beautiful. Yeah you are the next leader of Ontario, yeah look up, yeah let's look at the pearly whites yeah, open your mouth a bit, no close it a bit, yeah! Gotcha ya." The politician is smiling away like it's New Years Eve. I shall be celebrating when all I have to look at is the birds and trees plus the traffic of course. Not that I have anything against the politician, but I need a break from office. "ZZZZTTTT" the young man warns with his boyish good looks and playful manner who reminds me of my elementary teachers about to give me detention. I am about to open my mouth again when he once again speaks in the foreign language, "ZZZZZZZTTTTTTT." My eyes wide with the expression ooops, my bad is expressed behind my mask. The masked woman, going to vote and no one but me is in the hall. He gives me my voting card and I go to the booth and scroll down to see who I am voting for. "Oh, there you are" me thinks quietly. I then walk over to another table where my prize possession is scanned and deposited. I thank everyone and I am also thanked for the entertainment. As I leave, the host tells me that next time she will have a coffee and sandwich for me. I am delighted and thank her. After that episode, I decide that I need to get out more, so last Sunday I was in Niagara Falls. I love that place and always feels like I am going home. Wierd, since Toronto is home. I see the Freedom Convoy being loud as they drive along the road passing the falls. They have vulgarity about a politician printed on their trucks. I wonder how the Mayor of Niagara would handle it if they tried to take over Niagara Falls. It must be nice complaining about the lack of freedom while creating so much noice you can't hear the falls roar. It must be nice complaining about the lack of freedom when having F--- Trudeau spelled out incorrectly. I wonder how Putin would deal with that in Russia? It doesn't matter who you vote for. People are always complaining even those who do not vote. So, vote and have a voice where it counts - the power of the x on a form. What do you think?

For those who are interested. I received this email to share the link. I aim to please.

Hello, Thank you for joining us for our recent instalment of the Compassion and Social Justice Series: WHO IS MY NEIGHBOUR: Pluralism & Catholic Health Care on Thursday, May 26th with David Cayley and Dr. Michael W. Higgins, PhD. We are pleased to provide a link to this timely and important discussion, as well as, access to our previous lectures, on our Vimeo Showcase Channel*: https://vimeo.com/showcase/9323983. *Please feel free to share this link with others. The next instalment in this series is planned for the Fall! Watch for information on this in the coming months. With kind regards,

Attachments (notes)

I have already written extensively on Attachment Theory from my undergrad in this blog. In this notebook I am writing from my Pastoral notes. This may be of interest to students or as a refresher for others. 1. Secure Attachment - caregiver responds promptly and consistently to the needs of the child. Feels some stress. 2. Avoidant Attachment - There is little affection, sharing and play as well as little and no response in return (Indifference). 3. Anxious attachment - more distressed. 4. (Chaotic) Disorganized Attachment - Caregiver presents frightening and fearful. Exhibits role of confusion, poor communicators and to mistreat the child. Patterns in the child upon the return of the parent are shown in things as freezing or rocking motions. There is a lack of coherence. Object Relations Theory - internalize attachments and become aware of it. If you could modify one point of attachment/placement what would you change in the position? Think of three to five years of age. What would it ideally look like? This is to empower the client with imagination. If we can imagine, maybe we can have it happen. Object relations is moving from what was to what can be. Of each year of neglect and abuse etc….think of one year of therapy. Able to use as a resource, we come forward enough to help others to heal, assess, emphasize; connect. As I write these notes, I think you should know that the first five years of a child’s life is very important. Some parents simply have no idea how to raise children and thankfully there are many resources in Toronto to help with that. Regarding my notes regarding the duration of therapy, it differs with different people. I would say that one year of therapy for each year of neglect and abuse may be excessive in my opinion. What do you think? Next notes will be a continuation of ethics theology.