The weather has cooled, though it doesn't seem to have helped our fires and I am not going to repeat myself about that. I spent time again in Niagara Falls/Niagara on the Lake and as usual wish I could sell my home and move there. I know, I am repeating myself. It doesn't look like I am going to sell. People who do have to sell are lowering their prices consistently. I will not be doing that. I am communicating with people who have sold and not those who have opinions galore but are not selling. I now understand why my fifth grade teacher taped my mouth shut (wouldn't be able to do that now, huh?). Of course I had to be the comedian when I wasn't getting the strap. Anyhow, back to the Falls area. I met a few Americans. One had a T Shirt with the Canadian flag on it and the words, "I'm sorry," printed on it. "I forgive you." I shouted since I was in Mama Cucina dining and the American couple were outside. They became emotional and I too a tad, as they formed hearts with their hands and placed it against their hearts. It is sad, isn't it, all this mess? Anyhow, I didn't know that someone I know is also American and he complained that when he was coming to Canada, he was asked by American Custom's why he wanted to live in Canada. He was quite upset by that and said he liked it better up here. He actually has three citizenships and I informed him he was greedy. Chuckles away. I also met an older woman while I was sitting alone and taking a breather to look at the Falls from the casino. She too has three citizenships. She married an American and lives in the States in a place I never heard of, but it must be nice, because she said she feels safer in the States than here. She hails from Hamilton, Ontario and is stunned by the increase in crime. She said she came to Toronto and found it to be filthy, a pig sty? She said there was garbage all over the place. I didn't ask where in Toronto she saw this, but ironically, the news reported a mess of garbage somewhere. The news has been unsettling as well. Some white guy spit at a Tim Horton's server in Mississauga (remember I was there to buy Olive's book?) He gave the old, go back to your country stuff and then really gave a horrible spit from a distance. They should have no problems finding this guy. He is stocky and not to pleasant, and drives a big truck with an aluminum extension. Yup, easy to spot and with a bright coloured red or orange t shirt. Yup, if you are going to do something like that, dress for the part so you can easily be found. Then we had a guy out on bail, breaking into a guy's apartment in Lindsay, Ontario and yup, the bad boy woke up someone who gave him a beating with something. The bad boy is in hospital and the guy he surprised has been charged by the Police. Yup, all too interesting. Our Premier Rob Ford, you should know him. He likes to go to the States and tell them how we are neighbours and they should be nice to us. He was doing summersaults and very frustrated that the home guy was charged. Then you have all these guest lawyers who report why it is ok for a guy who is on bail as they all seem to be these days can go into someone's home in the middle of the night and cannot be beaten up badly. I know it is excessive force and the police are not to do that, but regular citizens don't get that course. They don't teach you in high school that it is not ok to beat someone excessively who has broken into your house. Now, I am not a lawyer, but if I was, I would want this case. Yup, great tv. "My client feared for his life." " My client lost control (because ignorance is no defence). My client feared that his family's life, dog's life, cat's life, mouse life were all in danger and he had to protect himself. He grabbed the first thing he had and beat up the guy who could have killed them all." Yeah, lots happening - over load. So, I recommend limiting yourself to negativity including the news. I love sitting on my back deck and looking at my little wildlife on the trees. Did I tell you that I have two morning doves? What do you think? Oh by the way I really like it when Rob Ford tells the system off. I enjoyed him supporting the home resident and telling everyone that the bad boy, on bail (that is very common right now) invades home and everyone would protect their families. Yup, I do enjoy watching him in action. Anyhow, what do you think? Have a good weekend world. Oh, wait! I almost forgot. You heard about Air Canada and their flight attendants needing food banks to survive and living with others in the same boat in multi units because they cannot afford a living? Yup, that was good. Looks like this corporation which I believe gets money from our government (and shouldn't) only wanted to pay them when they get into the air. Where is that sign I posted, that you can bang your head? Scroll down and you will find it. Then the Minister of Transportantion, orders them back to work because they were on strike for wanting to get paid for work. The Minister's severe facial expression did not work; the union refused to go back and even stated jail would be the better option. All I heard were complaints galore about the airlines and not one about the workers. Now the government wants to investigate? Yup, looks like people didn't buy all this mess from a corporation. That's all folks. Too many thoughts this week. Time for fun.
