It has been a year since Israel was attacked

Today is the anniversary of that horrible day when Hamas mercilessly killed and kidnapped people, children and pets in an unprovoked attack against Israel. It was a tragedy which continues to cost so many lives. It is also a day that caused a rise in anti-semitism here at home. Our city hasn’t done enough to stop the destructive protests and too many politicians have failed to protect all citizens in our city. There is a difference between hatred and democracy and we need a strong government to take the reins. I myself was attacked in writing for failing to support the terrorists - Hamas. To stop this horrible war there needs to be a release of all hostages. Let them go home and allow the healing to begin. There has been so much suffering because of war, started by dictators and terrorists that doesn’t belong in any society. We could offer so much, if we could unite in peace.

No more dances with Mr Attitude - My baby boy has gone to pet heaven - I wish I had one more dance.

He was losing weight, yet eating like a pig. He was dehydrated, drinking more than ever. He had a heart murmour but he was also suffering more than likely from alzheimer's and that is why I had to make the painful decision to put my baby down. He was about 21 years of age. He acted like a mother hen, forcing me off the computer for regular breaks, lunch and the end of the day. He ensured I woke up promptly at 7 am. When I was dealing with a difficult case, he would snuggle up to me and just hug me. He had a wonderful, happy life and though I couldn't take a holiday, he was my mini holiday each day. He didn't have a home when I first noticed him. He was wild and so if I didn't adopt him he would have been put down. He had been locked inside a neighbour's house while it was being renovated and with no food and little water he managed to survive. With lots of patience, I taught him to feel safe. I taught him not to hunt birds and especially mice and rats. In his early years he was so grateful to me that he brought me a live rat bigger than his self. He didn't like people, but he loved me. I noticed him decline when I injured my leg and was restricted in my own walking. He wanted me to move quicker and I couldn't dance with him anymore, which he loved. He would move in front of the stairs as I crawled up so I could pick up his tiny body and move it up one step at a time. He wanted to jump on me from the dining room table and he wanted to jump into the bathtub, neither a good idea. He would yell out to let me know where he was and that led him doing the same at night. His crying increased and Friday night he cried all night and I knew I had to bring him to emerg. I did. I kissed his tiny head and told him he was going home as the solution to make him die took effect. I was asked by the vet if I wanted to be present. Let him die without me there was unthinkable. No more pets. I have loved my three animals, all wild, all from the streets because no one wanted them. Misty girl was a grey sweet girl and she cried when I buried her babies. She was the first to die and the vet had suspected poisoning. I interviewed all the neighbours and put them on high alert. It was Misty who brought me Holy Terror, the most beautiful cat I ever had. She too was sweet and only wanted to be near me. However, I still remember when she jumped on my stomache after staring at me for awhile as I lay on the sofa. I doubled up in pain, but just accepted that she was an animal and didn't know any better. She never did it again, but she wanted to be at my side at every opportunity. I had to put her down over a year ago now which I wrote in my blog. That was the most painful, even though this time it really hurts as well. I just hope that they are all together now. They have all given me such joy and were worth every missed holiday away. Thank you God for giving them to me. Now, please take care of them.

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Catching Up and bringing you up to date

Well, I am checking all my emails which didn't require immediate attention and so I shall find some video's for you to watch if you are interested. I require 40 hours education hours every two years and I ensure I get 20 a year. Normally, I get much more than I require. I like to keep up to date with information. I am still dealing with my injury which is now my knee. I go for physio and am going to get another x-ray and ultra-sound of my knee. I decided that I don't like big needles for accupuncture. One more time and then it is back to physio. Mr Attitude has been a nightmare since I am not able to cater to him as usual. I informed my sibling that if he was a man I would have divorced him. However, he is an animal used to being number one and he doesn't care if I hurt or not. Now, what he wants is that I lift him onto each step going upstairs after the days end. He has been a chore but he is elderly and what does he care as long as he's pampered. The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists is being held at my favourite place in the world - Walt Disney at one of the Resorts. Why????? Why now?????I have to miss it this year and it is live only - too bad, so sad. The Men's Conference is this week which I am missing because I was supposed to be at Word on The Street, but I have to miss that too. I am still using crutches outside. Hopefully that will be over soon. I have one conference I have to go to and crutches it will be. That should be a challenging day but it is important. That is in October. I will be selling my books at the Christmas Fair at Legion 31. That is 7 Dec 24. It is amazing that I released my new book Ominous and didn't even have a whatch you mi call it. Anyhow, that is all for now. If I have repeated some stuff, please forgive me. I have Mr Attitude howling for me to get off the computer and he has come to realize that I hate that. No more animals. Nada. I have to remind myself that he is probably a hundred in animal years. Anyhow, take care. If you need slides for anything I have posted let me know. That is all for now. Oh, I almost forgot, I attended a meeting with the college and have learned that I can now accept clients from Quebec. I will eventually be updating my sites about that. I can also provide Professional Consultations world wide but stick to education. I have not decided what I would charge for that. I remember a classmate of mine in a course I was taking at a highschool to learn how to tile. That was quite a while ago. She had a few certificate courses if that many and was charging $350.-- an hour. She called it coaching. Now, that is it for today. Take care and take a look at my books at https://www.silvaredigonda.ca

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Hey Mayor!!!!!! The Toronto Police would like a raise? Apparently they are being ignored. You wouldn't do that, would you?

Aw, Toronto, the land of the brave - my home town, that has grown, especially the crime. Why on earth would our police want a raise? I mean really? Why would the Mayor ignore them? But, that is me. What do I know about running a city? I am not a politician. I am just one of many others, who call Toronto home. After all everyone has an opinion. Now let's get back to Toronto Police who want a raise and perhaps some other benefits. The Police Chief reported that this year 550 Officers were hurt. Is that all? I believe it is their Association head telling us that Police are leaving Toronto and that other neighbouring Police Forces are getting 5000. more. Boy, I was sure that in the past, Toronto Police was the best paid - what happened? I am not going to talk too much today about this, but I do want to say that there is rarely a weekend, I don't hear gun shots and I never report it because I want to protect our Police. They do so much with so little appreciation. I have always lived in Toronto unless my work took me elsewhere and my work certainly did that. Retiring here in my third career has certainly been an eye opener. I have seen crime rise in the city and the news excusing it, reporting that it is good compared to other places in the world. Well, I don't live in those other countries, I live here. I believe that the majority of Torontonians are great people. We are a diverse city, rich in both tradition and newcomers. We are friendly and love everything the city offers. We do have a criminal element but I believe that they are the minority and with a few changes in the law, we can surely get that in control. We need to support our Police. Olivia Chow prove me wrong. Give the Police the raise and resources they desparately need. Do a happy dance for them please and at least show them that you may care. After all they keep you safe too.