Persistence - Snowy Owl by Michael Pape

Long Postal Strike in Toronto

I just want to let you know that our Postal Workers are on strike (for awhile) and so I won't be able to ship books out until it is over. I would recommend that you order ebooks only at this time. I will let you know when the strike is over. Sorry.

The Federal government has transferred 1.9 billion of our pension funds into government accounts - What do the other politicians say? Help.

Federal Retirees is calling for the government to reinvest surplus funds in initiatives that benefit those who helped generate them. The National Association of Federal Retirees is concerned about the federal government's handling of non-permitted surplus funds, which has resulted in the transfer of $1.9 billion into government accounts. We are troubled by the potential appropriation of an additional $9.3 billion from pension funds, representing the deferred compensation of retirees and employees. Although current legislation permits such actions, allowing the government to take a contribution holiday without providing equivalent benefits to those who have contributed, we firmly believe that there are more equitable alternatives available. Retirees and employees have made significant contributions to their pension plans and the overall stability of the pension system; therefore, they deserve fair and respectful treatment in the allocation of surplus funds. “It is our position that surplus funds be reinvested in initiatives that benefit those who helped generate them, particularly retirees —– starting with improving the Pensioners Dental Services Plan,” said Anthony Pizzino, CEO, National Association of Federal Retirees. The Pensioners Dental Services Plan (PDSP) has not been updated in over twenty years and is now vastly out of step with current employee plans and the rising costs of dental care. The association has asked the minister to provide retirees with the same plan on a cost share basis. This issue is especially pressing for retirees facing ongoing affordability challenges. This situation highlights the critical importance of maintaining strong defined benefit pensions, as recently emphasized in the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) study, which play a fundamental role in the economic well-being of communities across Canada. The National Association of Federal Retirees stands united in advocating for the rights and interests of retirees, ensuring that they are recognized and valued in our nation's decision-making processes.

Look what I got!

I bid and won - good find.

My Website: redigondapsychotherapy.com is back on line

Well, I had a good and tiring weekend. Too busy perhaps, but good. Last night I called Go Daddy after feeling refreshed since I didn't see the website on line and was about to cancel when behold, they solved the problem. When I thanked them, the person I was dealing with said that it is them who thanks me. I was told that I was his most polite customer he has had so far. I wondered if he was working for a week or less. How do you respond to that? Wow? Well, that was my response. During the Christmas Fair I was beside a woman who was IT and so she shared about how some people know nothing of the programs etc....I informed her that I was one of those people. I know that when I called Apple a few times, two IT's were frustrated with me, because I could hear it their voices. I remember my math teacher in grade school where I got my highest mark. She was a writer of math books. She talked to us as if we were idiots and therefore she simplified math that we could understand it. She was really good. Unfortunately, that was the only math teacher I could relate to. So, why don't we try to be just a bit kinder to each other and know that we don't have the same gifts. Anyhow, that is all for now. I have a busy day, but I would like you to check out my site. Bye.

Christmas Fair - Where I will be signing and selling my books tomorrow

Hi, Tomorrow I will be at the Toronto Legion, branch 31 at 1050 Weston Road, from 10:00 to 2pm, signing and selling my books. If you come and can tell me where you saw this advertised, I shall give you a book of Hey Guy Buy Me for a tooney. Feel free to order books on line at silvaredigonda.myshopify.com See you tomorrow! There is coffee for sale on site as well as grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch.

Technical Problems with my Go Daddy Website www.redigondapsychotherapy.com

I just want to let you know that I am once again having problems with my Go Daddy website. Apparently I have been with them since 2012 and until this year I have never had a problem. My website has gone down big time twice this year and it took three calls to Go Daddy to get it resolved the first time and now two times and being told once again that it will be resolved within 24 hours. Please rest assured that though I don't understand the real reason while suddenly there are problems when I didn't have it in the past, I am doing my best to get this resolved. I am sure it is not Go Daddy's employees since they do their best to help. I am not going to speculate. Please be advised that I am watching this. Sorry for the inconvenience.