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Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Middle of the week - Thoughts

I am reading Rick Mercer's book, Final Report. It's about his greatest rants. I didn't finish the book yet so I will wait to tell you more about it. I can tell you that I would vote for him if he decided to try politics.

Well they sold my Barbie House and I almost cried. Almost, but didn't. So now I am back to looking at MLS and there is not one house I am feeling. So, this will make it easier to take my house off the market in October me thinks it is, and get rid of the staging. I don't think I will ever want to stage my house again. I want to have my house back or any house back 100%. This not being able to work much has been interesting and I still don't know about that. Having fun is fun and I like it but I do require some brain stimulation. I have photos still to show you of the Botanical Gardens and my day cruise. I know I still have those notes to continue and I shall. What I have actually been doing is catching up with my paperwork for businesses. Guess what? Remember, that for last years taxes, I found an actual accountant? Well once again, he gets failing grade. He made mistakes. How complicated is it to do you job? I paid what 350.00? He wanted cash when I went to pick up my stuff and so I had to rush to the bank to get it. That was a hint. So, I do believe I will do my own taxes next year as Revenue Canada suggested. I know I got ripped off last year, but I will give revenue Canada this one, because I don't want to re-examine all the paperwork again. So, I am calculating all my business expenses because I haven't done any since I live in a staged house and all my stuff is well you know (in hiding). I did accomplish a lot but I have more to go. It's all good. I am working at a good pace, getting lots done and debating what I will and will not do for the following month. Well I am soon to debate that. So, because of the paperwork, I haven't provided you with more posts. I like to keep my weekends free and I like to keep them "long weekends". Why not? For now, I want to say good evening. I am going to watch a movie. I did go see Weapons and I didn't know how to feel about it. I know that when I write, people get some kind of closure (me thinks). Yes, I like to keep the mystery open in case I want to write a series, but people understand demons and angels and cats. I don't have to explain what it is has it happens. Well, my cats are always a mystery and mine definitely were. But that is enough about me. With "Weapons", I didn't feel closure. I felt something was missing. So, if you go see the movie, please share your experience because somehow I missed it. What do you think? Later world.

Monday, 11 August 2025

Read Amy Schumer's book, The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo

Amy Schumer's book, The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo

I have been reading many books this summer because of more availability, as I decide if I should retire or not, even if I don't sell my house. But, I wanted to share with you something that stood out a lot to me because it is so common. The book is rather raunchy but then she is a comedian. One of the things that surprised me is how Amy felt about her body image. It never fails to surprise me how many beautiful women do not recognize their beauty. It happens to men too and this is the advice I give all genders. Stand nude in front of the mirror and tell yourself you are beautiful. This is normally painful for people because they don't believe it, but nothing feels greater for me (well a few things) when people begin to see themselves differently. They see themselves in a better light. Some take longer than others but I have seen that it does work. Please do this every day. See the worth in yourself and stay away from people and social media trolls who haunt you. Degrading a person's beauty is something quite often in abusive relationships. The abuser expects the survivor to believe she/he is not worthy of the abuser and should be pleased. Please try this with the mirror and even better find yourself a qualified therapist to help you explore where all these negative thoughts come from and help you process it to help you heal. What do you think?

Thursday, 7 August 2025

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Thursday, 31 July 2025

I Know a Guy, Men and Family Violence, University of Alberta webinar : Guest Speaker: Dr Susan Chuang, from Guelph University

Yesterday I wanted to listen to lawyers speak about men and family violence but I was a week early. Note that I posted that in an earlier blog which all began with Dr Susan Chuang. However, this was a treat for me because it was un-expectant. I will provide you with my notes. Any errors are mine alone as always. A reminder that Dr Chuang is found at 1Falliance.net, Working together to strengthen families (I’m all for that). The legal Perspectives will be held Wed, 6 August 25. It is listed below in an earlier blog and be careful and check your time zone. This is free.

Now we begin. one in six men have been sexually abused in the U.S.A. Sexual assault affects all genders and races. The percentages of domestic violence is 17%, men to women. Percentage of domestic violence initiated by women to men is 31%. Percentage of both parties - both involved is 53%. 82 Studies of over 18,000 couples, women were greater than men to initiate dispute with partners. Women were found to be greater than men to initiate domestic violent dispute with partners.

Child abuse before 15 years of age: 60 % experience maltreatment. Girls experience 63%; boys, 56.3%.

Sextortion has increased 815 % in last five years.

To be continued.

Weapons | Official Trailer Looking forward to this spooky show

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Writer’s Corner

It’s been awhile, but I’m back with Writer’s Corner. First I want to start talking about pro nouns because it has happened too often that I need to start with my name and then pro noun. I am she/her and I don’t really think it is anyone's business who I am attracted to. What does she/her mean? I am woman and I am attracted to men. Now really should I be induced to say that? So now we have Mrs and Miss and Ms (not any of your business). So now we can stand and say I am woman, love men and am married/single/divorced or how about my name only? Enough said and I say it because too often we are asked to divulge this. Guess what? There are many who hate this, but don’t want to look like they have a problem with this method of identification. So enough already, there may be too many uglies in the room whom I don’t want them to think they have a chance. I just want to attend a meeting or conference and learn. So, is that a part of writer’s corner? Maybe or maybe not, and since I am writing this, I get to decide. Next be aware of (zoom bombs) - fake emails and people. We all know now what fake is but it can be hard to identify. I attended a Sister’s of Crime talk (it’s been awhile) on how to write the best book possible. Was that the title? Who knows. It is shameful, but with a staged house and the need to disappear if someone wants to see my house, I have been neglecting much except having fun. Rules of seven book promotions- Getting your name out there consistently (my bad). People need to see it seven times before buying it. You have all seen my name/books here more than seven times (you may be the wrong crowd). Book promotion 101 - to book promote and support authors. Book marketing: people mistake sales with marketing. Understand who will enjoy my book. Where will one find books like mine? We are talking genre. .. to be continued soon (I have lots of notes, I want to disperse.