Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Let's have some fun

I am a big proponent of laughter to get through tough times. We certainly have had our share of laughs here on the blog. It is a good mix of serious conversations, along with some silly ones. Today I chose to be more light hearted. I hope everyone has a great day!
















Tuesday, 19 June 2018

A VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday Dearest Regina.

Wishing you a day that is as special and as amazing as you are.

May the coming year be everything you hope it to be- and more. You are starting on an exciting new adventure- and we are joining you...

You are our inspiration.

Let's have a celebration- a little fiesta- in honour of our dear friend.
Please bring your best wishes and some food and drink!




Innocence of a child

















Come on America, let's do the right thing.



Monday, 18 June 2018

A Glimmer of Hope

This cartoon got  Rob Rogers fired from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

I know all of us have been distressed by the separation of families at the border. It is truly evil. For weeks, there has only been sporadic media coverage. But finally, people are waking up and speaking out. 

Here are some glimmers of hope. 

  • Slate has an article informing people about how they can help
  • The ACLU is litigating the policy in California. 
  • The Florence Project  is an Arizona project offering free legal services to men, women, and children in immigration custody. 
  • People living close to these detention camps are beginning to protest... "incredulous after seeing what is happening so close to their homes on the news. "
  • There are more and more articles and tweets about the situation so people are becoming aware of this inhumane practice. 
  • The New York Daily News has a stark cover highlighting what has been happening over the last six weeks. 
  • Sen Dianne Feinstein: "...40 senators now support the bill to bar children from being taken from their parents at the border. We're continuing to ask Republican senators to join our bill. If you're represented by a Republican senator, please ask them to cosponsor S. 3036."  (This number has risen to almost 50.) 
The Slate article ends with the following:

... please call your elected officials, stay tuned for demonstrations, hug your children, and be grateful if you are not currently dependent on the basic humanity of U.S. policy. 


The situation is still horrendous and I fear for these children. However, it is some relief to discover that there are people and groups that I can support in some way. I want my voice heard.

Sunday, 17 June 2018

Happy Father's Day!!

Another Father's day is upon us. A few of us still have our Dads to celebrate, many of us do not have that pleasure anymore. Some fall in both categories, ( wait, that's probably just me ). I think the focus today should be on the person we all rely on on WTIOC- the one and only P! Our friend for at least ten years, he has managed to deal with our daily goofiness, no matter what we throw at him. He has laughed with us, debated us, rolled his eyes at us, ( I am sure!) and supported us wholeheartedly. We love you P! 
                                                                     GO BLUE!!!!!













                    HAPPY FATHERS DAY P !!!