Simple Write on the Royal Wedding

Today was a day were I went shopping around to look for a camera. There is such an array and selection out there. I myself keep thinking of needs verses wants. Ironically on the way home. I went to get a few groceries and low and behold for some reason this one camera works only within this panoramic setting. That entirely baffled me as to how strange it was that only within panoramic mode would it work so all said, before I venture and buy me another I am going to just see how this works out.

The Royal wedding took place and that I find is something interesting as just imagine how that would be to live within the entire entourage? The Queen herself, I think has been the longest living Queen and that was an entirely different time. It would be something to just be able to have a glimpse of the very thoughts of Queen Elizabeth II. She has been at the reign for nearly 60 years. Now this is allot of history to say the least. Ironically it seems that she has never looked old. She doesn't look like she is tired of here position. Perhaps it's the duties of which she keeps her fulfilled as you would think that at a certain time even the Queen would come to be tired.

The history of all that she has seen. It would be amazing to see things through here mind's eye. As she has lived throughout more history within a position as such. It would be something unimaginable if you ask me. As for one person to have not only lived but carried out all the duties that go along with her position.

Seemingly the monarchy is that of a tradition now. Not the same way in which is was within the yester years. However, there was a time where the monarchy did have power and for the most part now it's a traditional thing which still carries on. Somethings within our society change so fast and this is one of those areas which still stands within the tests of time. Mind you their is no real authoritative power. But I am sure that there are several areas in which they do place their efforts in.

Today seeing this marriage, reminded me of back during the time of Charles and Lady Diana. How they captivated the entire world. And here William and Kate within some point in time will carry on this tradition of the monarchy. When I took the time to look at the pictures of the entire celebration of the wedding. I can't even begin to describe the thoughts that come to mind.

It's english, it's something that truly baffles the mind. To be their would have been something. All the colors and and the formalities. I guess it's something that is what is called royal. Aside of that everything within the world goes on but this was a different sort of day within a global perspective as it was a celebration. Something of international interest which was on the positive side. I think there is something to be said about something as such as good news, good events are less often than often.

Tonight I am going to watch this as it's apart of history and something that which has taken place within ones lifetime. I never really knew what royalty was for myself it's hard to really desifer what royal means within our society these days. Yet when you look within a few pictures of it all it's fascinating to say the very least.

 

~ I Only Like it When It Rains ~

Before I even enter in here I have typed this, as I will not wish not to have people posturing and trying to defame another on my blog. I am not on here till evening and if you have a problem with some other person either address it with the person or write it on your own blog. With a few, for some reason they don't show up on my blog as a friend. Yet they are friends. Sorry that kind of confuses me but I would dare to say it's due to the settings from what provider you are friendly. You have to smile at this one.

Then recently I did a quote that was posted after I saw a friend by the name of ...do I tell them Sh___n. Maybe we shall say she is a good friend that if the Knack was still all well - she would be within thought of within that realm as, "My Sharona". But all in all there are ones that certainly must judge me as much as I judge them. I guess we fall into that uncertainty area. Now within my experience with Multiply I had a huge. Huge isn’t it this word called humongous. Yep if you were ordering Pizza this one came with all the toppings. And within the power of association some feel a tad uncomfortable with responding or writing to myself. Amazing wouldn’t you think? Well it's taken years of thunking to thinking and when it really comes down to it there are those that I feel very close too. Perhaps I am a tad obscure. Yet don't think for a second that I don't look at the upside. Maybe on my blog when I get on that old-fashioned side of me gets going, or maybe there still is something to deleting comments when and if necessary and a friend will not jump to conclusion.

Now everyone that's getting this is say, "is he talking to me or is he talking to him or her". Naw I am talking to y'all, as they would say in the Deep South and I just thought it was something worthy to explain as I don't wish to have drama or one hates another. When I think about it they could really make a reality show of the life and time of "Initiative Stain". But then of course they would have to render the actor Shrek and who knows how much he would be asking for the role of the film. Me is thinking to myself - did I just come up with an idea that would surpass Coronation Street ratings? "Ha", as Pacino would utter. I am an appetite, which truly enjoys the arrays. Not the disarrays. My upper gum seemingly has given me more wisdom mind you I am only half wise. Mind you quality is better than quantity but sorry as from what I have seen there are more that I can relate too with an array of realms, that I don't have an appetite to have my morning coffee with Tabasco sauce placed into it. That of which I place on your blogs. As you can't take me all that seriously unless you a friend. So within today it's been cold as ice for this time of the year.

Well maybe not ice but heck we have this storm and the temperatures here make you feel like some aardvark, which is coping with along with, seals with the artic. But within some way they would come to see that they live on the very same land and they would work make way in order to survive and then furthermore they might very well come to know more of each other. Darwin might have along with other may have had more knowledge on this...but we all are human beings and we are friends. I kind of like doing my own thing, but not for a second do I not realize that there are some, which will use another just for the sake of obtaining others. I don't mind nor do I care. I actually enjoy now and then sending a referral of one friend to another. Go figure... Who cares?

I love French toast, some might prefer oatmeal porridge yet it all processes out the same way. I have had my lot of online social networks dramas. So I thought I would write this with clarity. Clarity in more than just one word if you get my jest.

I enjoy all that are on as friends. Ironically when I look at my blog and I look at my friends I see that they’re a few that don’t show up as a friend. Now that one beats me, as I know all full well that I have everyone checked off as a friend and at anytime they can meet others that are from my blog – as many have. And why not I truly say. One never has to place another down. I know I have in the past, but something happened this year that.... well if you've seen the movie the life of Brian. It was an awakening period for me. But while I await this situation with my upcoming surgery - I didn’t tell most that I was having a sex change. But hey, on those special Saturdays I do like to wear high heals - so... Gosh I think they call that bullying, but then again I thought we growed up or I thunk so. My point is that it's all enjoyable and as the Beatles said, "We can work it Out".  As I believe that we can. I believe truly what differentiates each one of us, which is willing not to hold on to old negatives. We can. There are those that are within groups, I am, there is one Italian group I truly love. Mind you I have to use a translator with it. But even there within one post, one member had mentioned to me within the group and in Italian, "it's not always like this". For myself, I don't look at things all that seriously. Mind you I am a newbie to the group but how I can relate with these Italians. Mind you I do have a tad of the Mediterranean in my blood. So I enjoy it.

My handicap is that I don't know all that's going on. Perhaps that is best. It's like when your rolling dough, you place on some music and it's a cadence of it's own. Well it’s kind of like how the weather has been here as of today. I didn’t get my new camera yet but I just arrived home as well as after some grocery shopping. I threw in some new batteries and seemingly on this one camera of mine it does work.

But go figure this one only when it’s within panoramic mode. Now even that miffs me. Yet for now till I get the camera I seemingly it works out. Yet I am not much in favor of this weather, but I kinda like it when it rains. As when it rains the thereafter things come to rise up...

 

 

Well they got married. Royal as they are called but really two ordinary people. I think his mother would have been most pleased to see. Not that she is with us but the manner that this took place might have been Royal - yet it's obvious to see that it's merely two people that exchanged vows last night. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/the-royal-wedding/royal-wedding-in-pictures/big-pictures-the-best-photos-of-the-royal-wedding/article2001944/?cmpid=nl-news1

A Big Yeah

Well somethings do work out afterall.  Well wouldnt you know it I arrived home and I had a call with the assistant to the leader of the current party here and I spoke with him regarding this situation with waiting with this oral surgery and half an hour later I had a call from the department of oral surgeons. Next week rather than July, I have my surgery and thats a big yeah.

As well my camera is a gonner so tomorrow I think it's time for a new one. Any suggestions? I really don't wish to spend more that much and what works good for you?

 

 

 

Lunatic Fringe

I have never seen someone of the likes of a President facing so much scandal. Taking all into account he has not committed any crimes. He is facing so many issues and is taken aside with all this propaganda. I don’t see the justice, regardless of how one views his progress report card thus far. Yet to underestimate the integrity of a matter of where the President was born. I don't think any President has faced so many internal and personal matters. There are so many more areas that are of concern that these distractions are not within that avenue in which we call the norm. I would dare to say that even Richard Nixon never faced as much as the President Obama. Who would ever have the audacity of the like of what Donald Trump has been recently doing with the President of the United States. The word freedom of speech, well it's a two way street but I don't think what Trump pulled of recent it right. As there were times in which Trump's past can be questioned, since he speaks so much about the economy and how he would handle it better. I think Trump would be the shame of the United States - but that's my own opinion.

Once upon a time:

As Donald continually was building and doing very well there came a time where the real estate market took a plummet. He was always a great self promoter, not of the likes of what he does now. But through it all he did an outstanding job of building an empire where so often a second generation of wealth sometimes comes to lack the luster of the origins of which he inherited. At that time, he was the quintessential real estate tycoon. This was somewhere around the late 80’s and the first two years of the 1990’s. Yet during this period there was a slump, crash where lending rates were at there all time high and many real estate companies were either claiming bankruptcy or merging with other companies.

I recall sitting within a board of directors meeting in Calgary, Alberta. I handled the private investments on behalf of four gentlemen that ran one of the largest real estate empires within the world. Invested in Canada, United States, Latin America and Europe. The head office was based in Alberta with several offices in other parts of the world. I by way of luck I guess was taken under their wing and handled the private ventures outside of the public company. Every quarter, as a director, I flew into head office for board of directors meetings. As well, there would be a review on matters of other areas. Some of which were not within my scope however for me it was a learning process. As well, they were my mentors and I regarded them very highly. Very highly, even to this very day.

As a member of the board of directors I was privy and responsible with all sectors that were within my scope of handling. I literally learned as I went along. Within my first two years I learned more than I ever had within University. As time went on I groomed into it well. I adapted the principals merely by way of just doing it, coupled with the distant supervision of one of four owners. Every quarter was an education within itself. Within one of my trips in for the meeting who would have ever known that after a progress report coupled with a lunch and then an informal discussion there would be a set up conference call with Donald Trump. I remember it all too well as often when matters which didn’t concern myself I would ask if I should be excused. Never was it the case as many of times their own private affairs would overlap with matters of the public company. Ed or Harold most often would tell me to stay to listen and learn. Well this was something as here was Donald Trump. Within short order it was obvious what all was being discussed. Trump was doing what is called a “cash call”. He had over extended himself and was discussing a deal whereby he was rendering a loan to keep his capital assets afloat. It was obvious that the discussion had already been discussed at a meeting of an earlier date. And this was a final formality. Afterwards the paperwork would be done as well as the exchange.

Ted whom was one of the four was the retired Senior Vice President accounting. As well my immediate supervisor. Ted reviewed over the accounting side and what would take place and then Harold whom was the Chairman finished off the conversation and here was Trump getting a loan or bail out of sorts as he had already over extended himself with various other banking and investment companies.

Yet they were very humbleness yet strength within the manner that these four mentors.  They were well known only within industry circles. There are a few books that have been published which contain their names but for the average person they didn’t know who they were, nor did they wish to be known. The reason for that was one had a child that was kidnapped and ransom demanded but that all was resolved when the RCMP became involved and that is as far as I shall go with that. But what I learned was that the higher you climb there is the other side to it all. I was giving my first speech within what’s called the International Council of Shopping Centers. It was an idea exchange convention. Within this speech which was title, “Humanizing Brick and Mortar” during my 40 minute speech I made reference to these four mentors of mine. Shortly thereafter I was pulled aside by one which worked within a subsidiary of the company and was scorned as I was never to make reference to any names as they didn’t wish for anyone to know of there private arm from which I handled. Which gives the manner of conducting business.  If you can imagine here is this kid really learning his chops and to be associated with these gentleman was amazing enough to me, as I had started with them right after my third year of university. But to hear the voice of Trump really blew me away. I came out of it in awe of what had transpired and when I arrived back to my office I reflected on it for days. If Donald had not been granted monies and a few mergers to leverage his company more than likely he would have had to file for bankruptcy. This was before I returned back to live in New York. And it was very surreal to me. But the merit of this was that here was one very bold person, whom himself had a problem or had made some mistakes. Regardless of who was handling the books, ultimately the owner or CEO is the one responsible within any given corporation.

Over the last few days I have been hearing these continual integrity attacks on the President. I was thinking to myself of this time where he mishandled his own affairs. If it hadn’t been for the monetary aid, Trump quiet likely would have been filling for Chapter 11.

So now years later the man that proclaims to have done it all only by way of himself points the finger with what he sees as flaws of the President of the United States. It’s one thing to point a finger and it’s another to do it to the President. Integrity flies high within this word we call freedom of speech. As I think that some do take it too freely. For myself, the likes of Donald Trump handling the state of the economy as President is something that doesn’t cut it for myself. I am sure you can see why I feel this way. Would be like – I don’t know what that would be like. Yet I don’t think it was correct in doing what he does.

However if you ask me - for those that think that Trump is the one to be the next President of the USA. Think again. Ronald Reagan went from being and actor to being a superb leader but there are no comparables to any President and Trump. But back to these attacks on the President. Well, it would be very interesting if Donald's records were put to task. Mind you he is doing well now but there was a time where Trump had failed within his own empire. When one has to attack the President of the United States with such an aggressive manner of sensationalism - perhaps he should be taking a look at his own affairs and his own past before doing so. A President should never have had to face this scandal, which is ridiculous by way of Trump. He has the money now to make fiction to blemish the President, yet I don't see where he would be of the making of what makes up a leader of a country. But this is only my opinion but I think you can the merits in why I don't see this reasonable, I find it literally ridiculous. Donald thrives on creating scandal. I myself don't think that a person that does reality shows is of the same cloth as those, which have been the President of the USA. But hey that's just my opinion.

There is not one leader right now within the world that has the magic touch to clean the economy up within any country. For that matter within four years. We may wish for it to happen but I would not bet on it. I have my own feelings regarding the President. For the most part I think that he has been doing as best as anyone could, mind you there have been Presidents, which have been assassinated. This President will go down in history as one, which went through all too many character assassinations. As for Trump, I don’t play cards but when it comes down to integrity he is not playing fair, for that matter he isn’t playing with even a full deck. But with allot of money from which he can almost have one believe anything he says. Yet the finger that points at one, there are three fingers that point back.

I don’t think Donald ever considered that. I don’t believe Donald considers much other than Donald…

Challenging the meaning of life is the truest expression of the state of being human. Never allow one to make you think otherwise... ~ Viktor E. Frankl ~

~ Six Days to Go ~

Not that much has been happening within my neck of the woods. My camera both of them actually are in need of service and it’s probably going to cost more to fix it than to just get another one. I went into this jeweler friend of mine whom referred me to this other person whom repair watches, clocks and those sorts of things. So I spent a good portion of my day downtown. I’ll see what all happens and more than likely will get another one but I am going to still see if there is someone that can fix either one of these two. It’s that time of deciding needs and wants I suppose.

As well, soon I will go and make my choice with regards to whom I choose as the leader of Canada. I was reading where the youth are getting out and voting. As well for the first time in history there an English speaking Canadian might very well come to be elected for the first time in the history of Quebec. Now that’s a first here in Canada. Throughout history Quebec has always felt it was it’s own nation and several times has tried to separate from the country. I guess it would be like Texas being afforded to be it’s own nation, or even Louisiana as within Louisiana there are more French speaking Americans than there are French speaking Canadians. I believe in languages as well as I used to speak good French but it was never my mother tongue. I don’t know why one province would separate for that matter even within United States there has never been one state that has been declared as a state it’s own nation.

Sometimes this term called, “Nation” takes on a different meaning, the last time I looked in the Webster’s dictionary the term Nation meant it was a country with it’s own government. I recall back within the late 80’s the Prime Minister at the time got on the television and made a request to all Canadians to make a plea with Quebec.

Jean Chretian was his name and it really did bring up some old feeling amongst the majority of Canadians. At that time all provinces which are much like states were requested to call long distance for free to “Joe Blow” within Quebec and beg him to not vote to separate from Canada. Most never made the call. The feeling was that if one province gets special consideration why shouldn’t every other place within Canada have the very same. Yet no Canadian believed in this separatist movement, which is well documented within the history of Canada. I myself never thought that any province nor territory should be given a special consideration and much like America within Canada it’s one country with several other provinces much like states, although it’s a different form of government when it really comes down to it there is not that much difference it’s a democracy which was found by explorer which was from France while United States was found by an explorer from Spain. Yet we have that unique cultural element without the need to separate or claim to be distinct.

So here in today’s times history may very well be made as for the first time a Torontonian by the name of Jack Layton is leading the polls within Quebec. There is a deep history in which the Queen declared didn’t take over the land in which the French inhabited. She gave them what here in Canada we call a distinct society. Where the way I see it there are more than 30 different languages that are spoke throughout the lands of
Canada and here with six days to go – seemingly Quebecers, a term used much like New Yorkers, are voting within a manner of that as being Canadian rather than Separatists. There is something to be said for what is happening within these times.

Certainly Canada is a vast land and but I think with all things considered every province is part and parcel of what makes up this country. With six more days to go it shall be interesting to see who comes to be the next Prime Minister as well as it will be interesting to see if there is a majority. So this for me has been a very interesting time and I think if this Jack Layton of the Liberal party comes into being the next premiere of Quebec. It will be the first within history that Canada in a sense has over come this division which has always laid low since the times of Pierre Trudeau. As for within his time he did some good things as Prime Minister and then as well he resigned the British North American Act with the Queen. And introduced within the 60’s the language of the land would change from being English to English and French. I don’t have anything against the French. I learned the language, I had some very good friends but seemingly Canada is evolving right now. I think ever since the last winter Olympics Canada came to be patriotic in ways that it has never been.

Which in many ways is much of the likes of America, but within a Canadian kinda style. 

Thus far it seems like the current Prime Minister shall be re elected as well shall have a majority government. Thus it is…we shall see how things go with both cameras as well as what happens within the next six days in Canada's Elections.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canadavotes/map/2008/fullscreen.html

 

Half the day was - the other half the day was meeting with another Dentist to get into an Oral Surgery A.S.A.P., I never have what is going on right now but I am just going to read and see if this passes. It's been a "Due Diligence" kind of afternoon....

Question of the Day - Monday, April 25th, 2011

~ Question of the Day ~

Do you believe that Americas wealthiest handled there money in the same manner as Canadians?

Yes

 

 3

No

 

 5

Your Extended Comments

 

 4

There are differences as well as great similarity between Canada and the United States. Over the past week, there were several polls going on with fiscal matters and the relationship between the United States and Canada. I often find that there are comparable as well as there are differences. It's what we inherit within our countries.

Some shall laugh but I have often reinforced this by way of making mention that I was raised in America and the two countries which I consider as being home are within these two. Of recent online there were several questions which were asked on both American and Canadian sites. Predominantly those which were of a good quality and of the likes that gave for much to think about.

Hence I thought I would ask friends and friends of friends this one question as there are several sites which do have a Question of the day segment to them. This morning there was something that brought about this one thought or question. I shall retain your submission & once I feel that it's come to it's conclusion I shall then open up and show without names as to what were the answers and percentages within.

During the election which is going on up here I do appreciate your mention. It's not to create dissension - actually to the contrary. So I hope you don't mind if I do ask and request answer. I would hope that there is a good cross section of answers from people from United States of America, Canada and even democratic countries from abroad.This is not a political question it's a question which gives an idea on how people see things from their own corner of the world.  I truly assure this is not a big deal, it's leading into something.

I truly appreciate your participation especially to all those which are friends as well as others and I would appreciate if this stay within that realm of respect. I do hope you may afford me a moment of your time.

Hence, this Monday's - QUESTION OF THE DAY

 

Easter in Ukrainian mean - "Great Day"

Sunday it was – Easter Sunday. I knew it was Easter yet what I thought was that I would head over to my folks and as it is my sister took them out to mass. Often I do tend to several of their things but within opted to fixing and preparing their place as spring is here. Dust galore. When to top of cupboards and ceiling fans are…well lets just say there was more dust than I expected. Thinking I would be a good Samaritan tending to some of these things. It wasn’t what I thought it would be. I remember this question that was asked of Woody Allen. He was asked if he thought that sex was dirty. His response was if it's done right it is. 

But hey this was dirty at it’s best. They won’t probably come to realize till tomorrow if at all but at least their place is in much better order. I wouldn’t say I am the handiest. However when you couple misplaced tools and several areas that were in need of repair I can assure you handy come to take on a new meaning. It was finding things before repairing things. Sure I can fix simple things but I am by no means one that knows the likes of many whom can fix nearly everything when it comes to this area. Yet the basics have always worked for me.  As time goes on they this reflex to look in the telephone book and just call and pay for things that the ordinary person could. I’m not saying they are taken advantage of – well yeah I guess so pending on whom they get.

My brain wave during this Easter Sunday was to dedicate a good portion of the day cleaning up their place. Mind you from the ceiling fan, to a few taps as well as this freezer that really needs an entire overhaul. It is a task onto it's own. I know why they have such hard time breathing. There was so much dust that now I know why they are having troubles with breathing. So I guess I came to be the sanitizer as well. Yes they do get older, but rather than pay money out to contractors to do this and that. I thought it would be good to just get in there and get it all done. Obviously they would not recognize it at first but I am sure that upon their return they had a fine time and I was just finishing up with those odd jobs that certainly can be done from within the family.

Finding a ladder, screwdriver, even a wrench. My father always had things organized.  For some reason everything was all over the place. For that matter when I got started everything and everywhere was like hunting for Easter Eggs as I recall as a kid. Where did they place all these things I asked myself? Did they have a garage sale over the winter? I was able to find a few things and I was able to get even all their sinks and this fan within one bathroom that buzzed, all it needed was some. My father has never been one that has gone to mass within the longest he was raised united. Nor my mother and she was catholic and the foundation of my up bring was that of a catholic.

Knowing full well my older sister would be adamant that they attended mass with her. Wouldn’t you know, they dressed up and went as well as they enjoyed an outing with an Easter supper. I never attended mass nor did I go out for Easter supper, but this allowed me the time without “family supervisors” you know they are looking up and telling you what to do while your doing it. It was nice to get in and out of there and not have the trivia of spring cleaning and doing that fixer up thing.

Thereafter I arrived home and I looked at my own things and thought this was enough for today. The weather was great one that I thought would be just a one hour job, yet I did know that they have been letting things go over the past winter. By now means am I perfect but I thought that this was a fine deed to be done for those whom brought myself into this world.

Not too long ago they celebrated their 50th Anniversary so all considered with Easter and spring it seemed to be the more appropriate to do now. More than likely, within a few days I shall receive a call if not sometime tomorrow saying thanks. But I don’t think they shall realize all that was done till they start looking into cupboards and other areas and realizing that there is no buzz to a bathroom fan, nor will there be one light within one of there closets that rarely works. Come to think of it they do have a nice place meaning it looks nice, yet underneath it all (no pun intended) this was a more than I intended on taking on but one you get started. You might as well finish the job. In this part of Canada which I reside one of the predominate ethnicities is comprised of Ukrainian descendants.

Hence the meaning within of Easter within Ukrainian is “Great Day”.

 

 

Holidays - Destination of Feelings

Often I find holidays do bring out the best as well sometimes it can be a time a time that weighs heavily. Either divorced, or something of some nature weighs heavily. Holidays can bring out the best while at the same time brings out remorse.  Certainly there are introverts and extroverts and there is nothing wrong with being an introvert. Some find themselves down due to the dilemmas of what they have at hand. Yet here too – many of times I sense that some feel that they are not part of life but are just wondering within life.

I was out early this morning as I am still working out with my gums mending. I find that within the morning I will get up and just get on with it, as I don’t wish to think about negative things. Sure I am single, or divorced and I was talking to one of my old friends on by way of telephone when I arrived home. He is as well married and lives three hours from here. For the sake of his privacy I don’t with to say his name. Let’s call him Joe for the case of animosity. It took a long time till Joe found someone within his life. He had everything all within his grasp and Joe’s father owned a good half if not more of this small town. Joe had this one girlfriend that he had gone out with for two years everyone assumed that they would be married one year after graduating. Joe engaged the girl. They were only three years apart and there came a time where he found out by way of myself and a few other friends that she was – shall we say dating other guys.

He went through a very devastating break up while he was at the age of 18 and his sister in law called me I guess she thought the two of us would hit it off – and we did not entirely as I never had the same group of friends as Joe. I myself had just gone through my own perhaps smaller breakup with what I consider my very real first love. I remember her name even to this day it was Sherrie. For that summer Joe and I hung out. Often we would just either drop over to his families bowling place or we would hang around my father’s donut shop and chit chat over coffee either I was over at place – of the bowling place or he would drop over at the “shop”. Joe decided to go to university for one year. I think it was more of a departure and get away. We along with another rented out our own apartment and I don’t think Joe was really into it all with university he was just passing time. As time passed by Joe only placed in one year of university and then returned to the family business. He had a different feeling of things then. I never really chummed with him all that much during high school but within that one call by way of his sister in law we formed a friendship. Later within years to come Joe came down with MS. I had no clue as to how badly he was, as I had never seen him in some time. As things turned out Joe ended up getting married, he took his time with a prolonged engagement to someone that seemed to fit. Now he is doing very well. He has MS, as well since grade eleven he has been a diabetic. Yet to see him you would never even think he had these situations to deal with in life. He hasn’t declined, he is married, the two of them do have a child and in speaking to Joe it seems that all is well and find.

He was asking me how I was doing and I indicated how things were going and ironically we only had half an hour to talk but seemingly what I have found is that time plays a factor. I asked Joe what his thoughts were with how all has transpired within his life and he said that there were days that he was so depressed that for a good six months back a few years he could not get out of bed. Then things started to improve. Things obviously are not perfect for Joe as he has MS combined with being a diabetic but to see him you would never think it. His claim within life is to allow time to heal things. The merits of this true story are that everyone goes through something. Some do at a young age and some do at an older age but this commodity of time is a healer. Before we got off the phone he was asking me how my situation is. He had never heard the entire story of my leaving Canada and going to New York and then coming back. There was allot of hearsay but he could understand all too well where I had been and where I am. He asked how my family was and more with regards to my former wife. Well that was something to say within the amount of time that we had.

Before the end he said, “you remember what I went through at a young age and how you helped me. As well what I have learned is there are good people that are worth keeping within your life and not to think for one second that life has passed you by” It hit and I told him of the plans that I have put into place and he said never let anyone stand in your way as you helped me get through something back when we were younger and don’t think for a second that you are alone out there as everyone has always looked up to you and that has something to be said for.” I told him that aside of this tooth, I have been doing my very best. It’s funny how you can have friends that are good for you, but ultimately you have to forge it on your own. Seemingly, Joe understood where I was coming from and he said, “you don’t sound any different than the person I knew years back and if and when in town call first. And if not just keep in mind what I went through and life is not perfect but I had one person at probably the worst time within my life that helped me with that time. Aside of this healing gum, I feel fortunate sure there are times that things seem heavy. But there not too heavy and I am not stuck in carrying it all. I truly feel that time is within my stride. Yet I know that there are some that do feel a little down when holidays arrive. I think what one feels is to there own and life is not all perfect yet I am very content on this Easter where many are married. I am comfortable within how things are going. Yet if I was to focus on the negative things I would be most probably down and out. Hence time is within my stride and one thing is leading into another.    I feel fortunate as I don’t feel that time is heavy. I am not sure about you but sometimes it’s seems that everything is within life now has a reason or there just is a natural order in the manner that things are working out. 

As luck would have it, wouldn’t you know how we all get to a certain stage of life and things do change compared to where they where within the yesterdays. Things can seem heavy but they are only as heavy as you allow them to be. Now I don’t think either of us could think on things within this way. As back then we were still a little wet behind the ears and green.

For that matter I think in some ways we still are. But the most important thing is that seemingly we have come to realize what is important. The way I see it is that it's normal to feel what you feel...

 

Veterans Museum of Nutana - Video.AVI

I have no idea as to if this shall play or not. But within the write I made
of earlier this week regarding the university that was tied with a war.
I did make it to the Air force Legion and thought that this would come
out all right. It's a Saturday so why not and if there is no sound I know
that I have to get my camera serviced. But it was amazing to see this
place and as well within here where this symbolic pin is - I found it
ironic that not even the people within the legion knew of the story
of the "Airplane Room" within the university.

Yet it was a story that I found remarkable of what it represented within
History.

http://initiativestain.multiply.com/journal/item/1389/1389?replies_read=8

Saturday April 23rd

From the new Farmers Market. I just let my camera take me to place where seemingly fit the day. The Farmers Market here is something that is recently new - or new to me as I have never seen it before as it must have been built recently.

The city within the morning certainly was alive and vibrant. How things have changed while there are still some things that have stayed the same.

It's nice sometimes when one eve is quiet and you can just listen to the sounds of the sweetness within nothingness...

I am just heading out but within all if you had to think of one thing that came to mind during this weekend what would it be - within a song, thought, quote, or philosophy. I know I take chances as many are doing things on this very day but what is anything that has meaning upon this very day. Sometimes here are those whom do share and it’s all within the array of anyone. One is more than nothing and within a thought what might be yours on this very instant? This is your own choice and as you know anything is allowed as long as it's within a "YOU" manner. Peace, Jack

Happy Easter and then Some

 

This is that time where those that are of a faith celebrate this weekend. I myself have a faith and I never mention it much I think it's something that is too each their own. I was raised Catholic, but I have other friends which are of all denominations. I believe that we all do really have the same areas in which we find of importance. Perhaps faith is a platform of life itself. Yet at the same time I don't believe that any person should be judged by what the choose to believe in. However for those that are of a Christian faith this is the time in which I do believe there is a worth within faith. I don't think that a person has to attend mass or a church to have faith. Faith is within each person. Even an atheist for that matter has faith. Many shall be travelling to various parts. All within a celebration. Even here there are several things that still do shut down early on Good Friday as well as many places are only open for half the day on Sunday. What we observe is within our own choice. I find that as time goes on some come to render what is cohesive to them as well as within the manner that they were brought up. It's rather interesting in how all countries have a faith. I don't know of one country that was never founded upon a faith basis. Thus to those whom I know that are across the pond and to those that read this tomorrow I bid you a tremendous Easter weekend. As well, I bid those whom observe Good Friday.

Hence within a manner or a way - and regardless of your faith. I bid all those a fine weekend and to those that observe Easter I bid you a serene and enjoyable time.

Peace and all the best to you,

Jack

* Shall catch up tomorrow

 

~ If I Only Had That Tooth ~

I could be conferrin with the flowers
Within all the hours and consulting
With the rain in the rain.

Yet my head has been aching
It's taken some partaking
Wallows of a toothache
(extended piano here - yeah.)

For I…………
(if I could speak right now the “I” would be prolonged)
Could tell you why
The oceans are near the shore
(Call leave me a message ok if you don't mind...)
I never thunk my tooth was gone for sure
(I guess I had my hopes higher yet
Jack it’s only a tooth for gosh sake)
Would bother me more
(Ok edit this one out as if your gonna harp
And complain well...)
Yet it did so I am gonna sit some more
(More Jack you pronounced that as moe,
if you can't speak man just be silent and the
Harmony well it's just not there...)

I feel just like a nuthin
(Jack slaps the other upside of his head and continues)
My mouth is full of stuffing
My mouth does have some pain
But for now I guess I have to riddle
Like any Indy Vidual
In trouble or in pain

But for now I shall dance with me fingys
They’re the only thingies
And that’s all within today’s matters
I lost a tooth
And am full of stuffin
So I am merely now conferring
With the rain.

~ He bows and makes sure that the third peace of gauze does not fall out ~

I think it's going to be an eve of keeping my mouth shut as nearing the end of the day I had dental work done.....thank god it was today. Mind you I am not used to having gauze in my mouth but the sooner what much better...

Renders Previous to Easter

Within today I spent most of my time at the university. I went to this research area which has all these areas where they are growing things I think it's called bio something as it's apart of the agriculture sector. I was merely taking up some time as I had planned on a tour of this expansion of this expansion that was going on with the new Department of Nursing. So I took a few pictures and then by the time that I was finished I arrived home finally as of today's date not only are there green things being grown within this area of horticulture but there is the beginning of GREEN.

The trees - some, are just starting to make that change and upon arriving home I there was grass which has a little green to it so all things considered it was a find day.

I may have have done this planned tour as it turned out but all in all, it was a nice day and much warmer. So spring showers coupled with the past cooler
temperatures have given way to the commencements of Spring.

Spring

A sense of warmth is tapping at the door
And hope, a feeling out from distant lore
Or so it seems – clears the deep refrain

Emerging youth: a dormant lea awakes
The raging colour, singing loud, partakes
In annual birth – spring is born again!

A zest anew for nascent life
Begins in floral train:
Carriage one: a snowdrop thrill
Carriage two: the crocus
Number three, a daffodil dancing,
Drawing focus – as she would
Attention seeking

How I love our spring
The bold and sleeker feel I get
An inner glow, a ring
I’ve paid the winter’s chilly debt, so
Now upon the wing

~ Unknown Author ~

All Things Considered

For myself I find it ironic me when the level of politics closest to the draw comes from those that have apathy when it comes time to choose who governs.  Local politicians are the ones who have the most day by day influence and effect on our lives, yet more than 80% of our citizens with the privilege of being allowed to vote care very little about who we elect to manage our tax money. 

Canadians are having some people wonder whether this will mean a greater than 37.4% turnout from that younger age group on May 2nd. Who knows perhaps this Rick Mercer may have an influence. As two weeks from today we will know.  I hope it happens. For democracy's sake, we need young people interested and engaged.  And, if it does work out, maybe it will filter down to an interest in next year's civic election.  That might even motivate some older demographics to get out and vote even more so yet it would be nice to see a higher percentile of younger people, as I do believe that younger people are becoming more engaged so we shall keep our fingers crossed. 

It's ironic how many people don't exercise that right to vote yet then seemingly they complain on where their money is being spent. If you ask me - if you one does not exercise the right to vote really there is nothing to complain about.

 

Within my Trek back at seeing renovations at the U of S. Video.avi

My plans within today were to take the morning portion of my day and
meet with the communications department of the university. Seemingly,
everyone is nearing a close down time as the holiday weekend is nearing.
I had met with the construction companies which are carrying out this
renovation of the nursing educational building. I had met with the lady
whom was the spokesperson - yet they were all to busy and due to the
timing factor. There was no time to have the full tour of what has transpired
since the last time I had a full tour. That was about a two months ago.
Yet I thought upon leaving that I would render a video of how much has
happened since that time.
It's a marvel to me when I see how all these expansions are taking place.
With a consideration of maintaining the theme of the brick and mortar of
this place. For as mentioned before. It's a university which used to just
have 14,000 students when I went there and now it's one that is coming to
be one of the highest regarded universities both within Canada and internationally.

The sound did not work for some reason but here is the link to this one
expansion from February.

This is back in February and within two months within it they are near 70% done with it all.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/intiativestain/5434069457/

Rick Mercer - Within the State of Affairs in Canada

He is as hilarious as they come and as well all too smart. Rick Mercer has a few shows and he has a manner within how he presents things. He certainly isn't dumb. The areas that he covers and converts into a hilarious slant is that of one that is undoubtedly one which his hilarious. He has three shows and he can take an area or subject and satirize it in a way that is all to his own. Now here is one person that can take a subject and make you think with regards to it with a flair all onto his own. Of recent here in Canada we are coming up to elections and I thought this was worth the posting. He actually hits on subjects and does make a statement but all within his own way. This was one of a couple that are in regards to the election and the negative ads that take place. The guy has the chops with no doubt as few come close to how Rick Mercer can present something as he is one of my favs as it's not satire, it's "satirick".

In Canada there are several candidate one who left Canada and taught within Harvard and then just a few years came back and has taken on the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Harper never really needed to call an election. But here in Canada we go to the polls on May 3rd. The manner he can take a topic and combine comedy with is something far and few between can do such as Rick. Canadians from what I have experienced have never taken things too serious. Rick sorta exemplifies this in what is called a "Newfie" way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

~ It would be a very small world if everyone were exactly the .........SAME ~

A University at War – Paper Airplanes Upon the Ceiling

Time does march on, yet within the University of Saskatchewan, located within Saskatoon, Saskatchewan the memories as well as honour have never faded. So often knowledge fades within regards to one of the most the most interesting stories of a university and the ties it had with the Second World War. I found it very interesting to find how there was the first university I attended had such a relevant contribution with the WW2. Within the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, a small but poignant exhibit is once again shining a light on a university at war.  Archives photo of soldiers marching through the Memorial Gates entrance. “People don’t really know what a huge impact the war had on the University of Saskatoon,” according to Teresa Carlson, acting director of the Diefenbacker Centre and curator of  “A University at War”:  Illustrating the remarkable relationship the U of S has with the second world war.

Not only did the university witness some 2,500 of its students and faculty enlist within the war in 1932. Canada being a commonwealth country was the first to enter within the war.

The university was not entirely built although the it was founded in 1907.  Thus the war even set back the growth of the University.  The opportunity to explore the part played by the university came with the centre’s decision to host One Way Passage titled, “Canada’s War Brides.”  This audiovisual installation exhibition by Beverly Tosh was developed to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the single largest arrival of war brides within Canada at Pier 21, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Which was the 31st annual reunion of the Saskatchewan War Brides Association. 

http://www.canadianwarbrides.com/

It also gave the chance to approach the University’s role from an academic as well a historic point of view. One of Canada’s biggest contributions to the war may well have been through the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, and most of the pilots did part of their training at the university. There were 5,000 all in all.

http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/sports_and_recreation_in_saskatchewan-history.html

From the University archives and the centre’s own collection, Carlson assembled photographs and memorabilia that commemorate those who enlisted. Some 200 students who were killed in action during this time in history.  Of particular interest was the recruiting material of the Canadian Officers Training Corps (COTC). Which was aimed directly for students and faculty.  Education was considered a key asset for officers. A lapel pin from a World War II officer’s uniform bears the U of S crest. While doing research I was taken aback when I came across lists of University students injured and killed as they were published in The Sheaf, whiche was and has been an ongoing student newspaper since the inception of the university.  

Similar to the story of the war brides this seemed so patriotic and brave but in reality, people died and those who were injured came back changed men. One of the most interesting artifacts in the exhibit comes from the Royal Canadian Legion Nutana Air force Legion Branch # 362 here within Saskatoon. It is an officer’s uniform with buttons and lapel pins that display not only the medals of the Air Force. As well they display the University of Saskatchewan crest on the uniform as well as on the officer’s hat badge. 
Place with displays and exhibits, which are often visited by school children, amongst other visitors there are cartoon like images of the stone owl carved on the University’s buildings.  The university used an owl to portray some segments of the war efforts.
There is one very well known image. Not only is it an image it’s a tradition that continues to this very day by way of students.

This all said explains why this very theatre room of education called the Thorvaldson room has paper airplanes that students throw up to the ceiling each year. As each projected paper airplane thrown up to the ceiling of the room represents a tradition of respect and honour for each and every death of an airman.

http://flic.kr/p/6aLpSZ
Thus this is why it's referred to as and known still today as the "Airplane Room".

 

 

An update as of this eve:

Last summer there were 366 paper planes that were removed from the ceiling of this Thorvaldson room. Some care here with the preservation of these messages by way of paper. As of this summer this very room shall be going through a complete renovation, the Dean shall be leaving and I do believe that I would rather see this room in particular to remain. Yet progress does take place as the entire university has been under a renovation and expansion. Most are neither signed nor dated. A few bear vulgar messages. Yet most are of the kind, which have sayings of the likes of, "that of which does not kill you makes us stronger." Another is made from a dollar bill with a screw tape on. After the end of year they are cleared off and placed into storage. Ironically the Thorvaldson room is one that is used primarily as a chemistry teaching theatre. Yet these notes gather from previous years have been made from old essay paper, campus posters, music sheets, mathematics and physics. Which would illustrate those that would merely visit the room for one reason. Within this new era, students as in times before, not near the amount, do not use paper.  I would hope that the powers to be within the university do retain these within a display. Not from there website but by way of some sort of creative electronic pad perhaps. Yet it still does not replace the tradition of which it began. Within new eras we tend to forget the roots and historical values. I would hope that there is some manner that extends on this tradition of participation and display. As I myself did not know the meaning behind these planes until I spoke with a few people within the library department and communications department of the university.  The value of a university united during times of war came to amaze me. I would not have know this story if I had not asked one professor. From there I decided to write further on it as I was at first amazed and then I pondered on how many really knew about this room. Not even people from the forces had. It was something that was an unknown. Yet when one sees it, even people from the city here, they would be so in awe to know the history of this tradition of the paper airplanes within the oldest lecture theatre within the university. A chemistry teaching theatre... Who would ever have thought this would ever happen? I literally uncovered something that most all don't know exists. I kid you not - that is with regards to these paper planes. Notes by students placed on paper from all areas of the university would end up within the roof of an old chemistry theatre. From paper used in essays, campus posters, and music sheets mathematics, engineering and physicals. I think that says something.

This theatre room shall be going through a complete renovation this summer, I can't say I am in favour of it. One would hope that there would be a manner in keeping this lecture hall as it is. While modernizing the areas in which they have elected to do. I hope. As back in 1995 and now there is a question as to if there is a need to continue on this tradition. For myself, I do believe there is within some new modernistic manner. As of today I just received an email from the communications officer, which I had met with yesterday. I do believe some things do have worth and value. The sort as this that you would think would never be forgotten.

My hopes are they would place this in the newspaper now and see what the people of the city for that matter the entire province think on this one. I bet more would vote for it to be retained rather than otherwise.

I just recieved and email after speaking with the one spokes person and I myself believe this teaching room should still stay within the same manner as it's history - not only within the symbolic value. As of todays date this is my hope within this theatre which represented something that most people which pay for this university don't have a clue about what is there as well as what is to be done. Time does march on. Yet history is something of worth and value not all the time but of the likes of this. I believe that most would wish for this to remain within it's original state. - my own opinion....

 

 

 

Dental Matters

Today I headed to my Dentist as on other tooth seemingly has chipped off again. I headed there within the morning and I can't get in till next Tuesday. I thought about going to another Dentist but he has done a fine job and I had to take a rest for an hour. Then at the same time I had the oral surgeon's office call and they can't fit me in till July. So it's a time where I will have to make several calls tomorrow, as I don't mind waiting with this one tooth that over the weekend chipped off. As it happened while I was eating supper but as far as this "leftover root". July seems a little too far and I don't believe in waiting that long. So tomorrow I shall have to make a few calls to all the dental offices and see if there is one that has an Oral Surgeon. July is without any doubts a too far down the road.

I have the insurance and seemingly there is something wrong with this picture. So tomorrow I shall have to get on the "horn" with this, as there must be an Oral Surgeon, which can fit me in earlier as was within the plans. I am so tired of eating soft foods. The news came late today and I was surprised to say the least. There must be at least 10 within the city and tomorrow I plan on spending some time on the telephone as there has to be one that has an opening earlier than July.

I hate when this happens as you have to sometimes you just have to take some things into your own hands. I must have dropped ten pounds all in all, so where there is a will there certainly is a way.... The main things for myself right now is this one tooth that seemingly partially chipped off is the main thing right now but the scheduling of the other matter baffles me.

When I took the call, from the oral surgeon's administrative assistant I listened and then afterwards I just thought to myself that there must be another oral surgeon, which can squeeze me in. So we shall see how this all does work out. Yet I am certain that there shall be one within the city that has an opening before the month of July.

It's not a nuisance but you would think that something is wrong with this picture. So my hopes are that this is all tended too and I think that it's just a matter of finding one and then getting my doctor or my dentist to make the referral. Maybe there is something that I am missing here, and maybe not. I brush, I floss, I've been taking Vitamin D and Calcium since my last appointment last week and the chip of one tooth came by surprise, but the date of this surgery blew me away later today - to say the least.

 

The Eagle of Symbols within the Sky

No matter where in the world the President travels, if he flies in an Air Force jet, the plane is called Air Force One. Air Force One is the call sign of any Air Force aircraft carries the President. In practice, however, Air Force One is used to refer to one of two highly customized Boeing 747 aircraft. The Air Force name for the airplane is VC-25A. Air Force One is one of the most famous symbols of the presidency, spawning countless references not just in American culture but also across the world.

It’s fascinating with it’s ability of refueling midair, Air Force One has unlimited range and can carry the President wherever he needs to travel. The on board electronics are hardened to protect against an electromagnetic pulsation, and Air Force One is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a mobile command center in the event of an attack on the United States.  With 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the President that features a large office, lavatory, and conference room. Air Force One includes a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and a doctor is permanently on board. The plane’s two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time. It also has quarters for those who accompany the President.  Which including senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests. Several cargo planes typically fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations.

Air Force One is maintained and operated by the Presidential Airlift Group, part of the White House Military Office. The Airlift Group was founded in 1944 as the Presidential Pilot Office at the direction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. For the next 20 years, various propeller driven aircraft served the President. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy became the first President to fly in his own jet aircraft, a modified Boeing 707. Over the years, several other jet aircraft have been used, with the first of the current aircraft being delivered in 1990.  President George H. W. Bush decision to have this modified for the times. I myself think it’s a magnificent symbolic “air building” if you ask me.

The first time I ever saw a Boeing 707 was as a kid when my father took me on the tarmac in Gander, Newfoundland. As at that time Pan Am Company was still in existence and to see the size of this aircraft was something, which was mesmerizing to the eyes of the beholder.  There is no other leader within the world that travels on such an astonishing machine of the air as such. It still does stand for something much like other symbolic things within the United States.

For I see it as a large eagle – when it lands it’s something that stands for a country that still is and it tends to leave one breathless while in the sky and to anyone that has ever seen it from near or far.  Inscribed with the word "United States of America," the American flag, and the Seal of the President of the United States, it is an undeniable presence wherever it take to the air.

There are some of the most interesting things which have a cultural as well as symbolic value. The Statue of Liberty is probably one of my favorites and this would certainly
be my second.

~ For it Flys Like an Eagle ~

 

The Eagle of Symbols within the Sky

No matter where in the world the President travels, if he flies in an Air Force jet, the plane is called Air Force One. Air Force One is the call sign of any Air Force aircraft carries the President. In practice, however, Air Force One is used to refer to one of two highly customized Boeing 747 aircraft. The Air Force name for the airplane is VC-25A. Air Force One is one of the most famous symbols of the presidency, spawning countless references not just in American culture but also across the world.

It’s fascinating with it’s ability of refueling midair, Air Force One has unlimited range and can carry the President wherever he needs to travel. The on board electronics are hardened to protect against an electromagnetic pulsation, and Air Force One is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a mobile command center in the event of an attack on the United States.  With 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the President that features a large office, lavatory, and conference room. Air Force One includes a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and a doctor is permanently on board. The plane’s two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time. It also has quarters for those who accompany the President.  Which including senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests. Several cargo planes typically fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations.

Air Force One is maintained and operated by the Presidential Airlift Group, part of the White House Military Office. The Airlift Group was founded in 1944 as the Presidential Pilot Office at the direction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. For the next 20 years, various propeller driven aircraft served the President. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy became the first President to fly in his own jet aircraft, a modified Boeing 707. Over the years, several other jet aircraft have been used, with the first of the current aircraft being delivered in 1990.  President George H. W. Bush decision to have this modified for the times. I myself think it’s a magnificent symbolic “air building” if you ask me.

The first time I ever saw a Boeing 707 was as a kid when my father took me on the tarmac in Gander, Newfoundland. As at that time Pan Am Company was still in existence and to see the size of this aircraft was something, which was mesmerizing to the eyes of the beholder.  There is no other leader within the world that travels on such an astonishing machine of the air as such. It still does stand for something much like other symbolic things within the United States.

For I see it as a large eagle – when it lands it’s something that stands for a country that still is and it tends to leave one breathless while in the sky and to anyone that has ever seen it from near or far.  Inscribed with the word "United States of America," the American flag, and the Seal of the President of the United States, it is an undeniable presence wherever it take to the air.

There are some of the most interesting things which have a cultural as well as symbolic value. The Statue of Liberty is probably one of my favorites and this would certainly
be my second.

~ For it Flys Like an Eagle ~

 

"There and Back" to see how far it was...

The weather was not all that warm but warm enough. I thought I would head out
Rather than staying in and all in all the with the sun shining it was a fine day. Mind you it's not up to the temperatures we see this time of the year. Yet it's just fine. It's a place that has grown. As heading out to the Airport was as congested but it was nice to just get out and enjoy part and parcel of this Sunday.

The temperatures could be better but the main thing was that the sun was shining.

There is something to be said for that.

Enjoy Your Sunday - An Oldie

I get the funniest things sent to me by way of email. I think this Burdie was from the KFC witness protection program.


Things can be serious but then one has to laugh :)


http://youtu.be/p_2_EJogf2A

Saturday and Yaterdays

The day has been a coolish these last two days, I would approximate that it's within the 40s in F. I did my routine as I always do within the mornings and then arrived in the afternoon. I did the solo thing today as but yet I enjoyed myself.
I stopped over to Walmart this morning to get some old pictures placed on to CD. As half my things are in another place in Edmonton. And I must this summer tend to that matter but there is no rush on it nor a situation where I must get rid of my half of a venture over there. I am not rich nor am I poor. I am in the middle but very conservative I guess. It’s all that my father gave me along with my grandfather's from my father's side. I am the third to carry on the name I have - jgs that is. But I never met the Queen. Hope your smiling, as I don't place much into material things. Except a few things I suppose. Well I am carrying it but it's not a load as it once felt to be.
This morning as it was on the colder side I thought that I would open of this one suitcase, which I have never done in years and look over some of the "stuff". It's a history and what I am doing now is placing all these letters and stuff as I say onto CD's as I wish to have them not only kept within a bag but also kept on a disk now.
I think it's a wise thing to do for prosperity. Truly when I look into the past I don't see it as being a negative thing. I see it as being something of which one goes back in time. It's rather interesting how some can recall the exact thoughts of a moment that was done within a click back in time. I tend to think that going back in time is not all that bad. It's a reflection. Merely that and nothing more.
Yesterday was one very large eye opener for myself. As I had went and visited the administration of my very first shopping center. I talked with the manager. It's amazing now how all they really are administrating under and micro management system. Where when he opened up the one large file there was my name and signature with four other people. It really is a trip to say the least when you can name off the square footage of every space and as well tell stories to another whom is in the place where you started off as a kid but I guess that goes along with time.
We must have talked for a good two hours and it was within a conference room that I had the hardest time in convincing three older men that it would be worthwhile to renovate. Often I look back at those days and I realize how much I was offered and was very reluctant to jump into anything. I am not sure if that was because I was a kid and new to it all or just conservative within my ways.
Yet today I have had the opportunity to talk with a person that is related with the head of the University here and before he leaves I shall have an interview with him as I have come clear with what I do within my blogging on here. So it's very interesting to see how connected highly educated people are on here. Yet when this is accepted I will have a video and kind of like an interview much of the likes of something one would see on the news. Now I am thinking what are my avenues of areas that I wish to fulfill. As I know what my goals are in one area and with no doubts seemingly there have been many contracts or areas in which I could start something up realistically from here and all I can think of is that if there is a rate of return on it coupled with enjoying what I do. I am they type that has in the past worked so many hours as I was passionate within what I was doing.
So since two weeks ago it seems that there are many opportunities to be had especially within a city that is the fastest growing on. I don't know where this shall go but I have been holding back and thinking things out for the past two weeks. There is a time to think on things and then there is a time to act on them. So there is much to be considered yet I don't get all tied up into it.
Yet renders of the past seem to render whom you were and that leads to where you are. Aside of the filing taxes...seemingly things overall are very progressive. And there are many opportunities coming. I shall expand on this but the last two days have been cool and wet. Yet everything is done and everything seems to be just going fine.
Often I am asked, "are you sure your doing fine". I am literally doing very well as within the last three months I have done more with quality than I have done within the last two years. Next week I am sure that the last tooth will be done and I am not waiting on things I have been very productive with all things in a good manner rather than feeling like I had the world on my shoulders.

Yet gravity keeps on well grounded...

 

 

 

~ You've Got A Friend ~

Thus It Is

Within the days and within all the times
From all the arrays
Within spaces as well as places
The souls of each are in a cadence
Kindness and love as precious as it is
Is strong with the depths of each
One looks up into the skies
And comes to realize
That within this universe
And with all the stars
Souls are encountered
The reflection of the stars
Come to shine
The one thing that can be certain
Is within all lands and all people
A common thread does occur
As within the very moment
Everyone does have that
Care with the efforts of the shares
Gazing up into the heavens
Within an instant
And within the very precise moment
The souls of each and every other
Come to realize
Something of depth and value
Perhaps with a magical touch
Within understanding
There is a grace within time
Perhaps a precious commodity
Or within the essence of mankind
Good will and friendships
Sparkle and shine
Good souls come to realize
Another friend is mesmerized
Within the love and shine
With a word in which
Is called friendship
Throughout all the corridors
Of all lands
For within that instant
The essence of friendship
Does come alive
As rendered friendships
Are within abundance
Within the stars as they shine

~ jgs ~

The song is one of friendship and compassion and within the rhythms of this eve there are places, spaces, souls, thoughts but one thing which seems to fit is that of the essences of the lands and the people all are within the moment at this very time. And the key of life is that very essence of friendships which render something most worthy. As well, there is a friend by the name of Sig whom celebrates his birthday tomorrow - Sig I wish you a very Happy Birthday. And to all that enjoy music as it does make the world a better place, far better than a world of wars. I wish to mention to those whom have the capacity to accept that although we are within wavelengths of the internet you do have a friend. And may the day be one that certainly resonates as we all walk upon our own stairs with stories to stories, from streets to streets and sometimes we pass each other. Within that there is one thing with no doubts is that friendships are abundant not just on Venus and Mars but within the Heavens and within the Stars...Hence you have a friend.

You've Got A Friend

When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've got a friend

If the sky above you
Should turn dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud, yeah
Soon I'll be knocking upon your door

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, oh yes I will
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

Isn’t it good to know that you've got a friend
When people can be so cold
They'll hurt you, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them
Oh yeah, but don't you let them

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes I will

You've got a friend
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
Lord, I'll be there yes I will
You've got a friend

Oh, you've got a friend
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend

 ~ You've got a friend ~

 

 

Friends For Life

Part of today was getting together with my friend Jim. He was the first of two people when I came into Canada. We attended high school together as well as we always kept in touch. From his coming to visit me when I was living in New York City to then upon my return. It's not a sad story it's a good story as Jim and I are much like brothers. Mind you he is married and has those obligations, but when he has that time we get together. It's funny how time doesn't play a factor with some friends. As he and I have know each other for nearly 20 years now.

There is so many things that we relate to and when we get together we just have that hoot of a time. This morning he called me and said, "I will be there in 15 minutes". Well with Jim that usually means half an hour. Yet we went for a coffee and did that catch up as he recently came back from a vacation with his family in Cuba. All I can say is that he has seemingly done it right. As well, he has matured as time has gone on. He works within the federal corrections and is a friend there when ever it's needed. His mother used to always say, "Jimmy is going to need you down the road", when we were younger. But Jim literally worked hard and has a family and a wife and in this day and age he as well has surpassed time.

When we get together we just have a hoot. We talk about all things and before you know it Jim's saying, "hey I have to get going". He seems to be on the rush all the time but I can appreciate that as he works full time and then part time with another job. We went to the same University and there is always that thing where as soon as you answer the phone or start talking you know whom it is.

I couldn't be happier than having the bud of mine as I have travelled so much that all to often you tend to loose contact with some friends. Yet Jim has stayed in one place and it was just the right timing this morning before I went to see this shopping center I built - that Jim and I would have that two hour time to just do that yadda yadda thing.

Mind you I never asked him if he met Castro.

But we talked about everything under the sun...

 

"What I Dream of is an Art of Balance" - Henry Matisse

My Hopes are within Balance

Of recent there are several friends that seemingly are having troubles with others within this blogosphere. Seemingly there are those that will congregate with a good mission – good will without any divide and discourse.

The purpose of why we all partake in this is for our own concerns. Combined with many areas that bring about an array of interests. We all are from an array of places, as well as areas that we wish to write upon and those which choose to utilize this with a mean of ill will. I just don’t buy it. I believe that we all have differences – which do make up what and whom we are. We all come from all areas. I think that is a plus rather than a minus. I thought that I would post this before it goes any further as my hopes on this blog are that people do get along. Not just myself but with those that seemingly have had a negative experience of recent. Seemingly this goes that way and different periods of time. Everyone enjoys this – I know I do with a respect but I do hope there is a balance where people can get along without the need to play games. We all have our own thoughts and our own areas that we write in. And it really comes down to people getting along with people. There is no one better than another yet we do have our own favorites, as they are friends. This is not a chat room, and for the ones that wish to have that methodology of, "It's my way or no way". Well, I think we are missing out on what this is all about. As it's a multiply of many, which tends to lead to honor and respect as well having a little fun now and then.  Freedom of speech is a two way street. But I do certainly applaud those that keep this within a mature manner rather than otherwise. As there is more good till there are some than waiver and decide what their objective is. Some gossip, some play it and then there are those that are too busy to play silly games as such.

The very balance of all of this from what I believe is to come to an understanding that there is a tremendous array of people regardless of where they come from and if I am wrong – it’s much like people passing notes to one another. We need not act within this manner. We enjoy the areas that we write and read. The contributions go both ways in the manner that I see it. As this is an area of enjoyment, not for one to be on guard with every remark that they make. Superficial is as grand to those that need to perpetuate there lives and impose negativity to another. Yet the consideration of people getting along with other people and not making judgments are really what I see this as being. There is that term in which we call the power of association. I could stand to be corrected but I think that the association amongst each and everyone of us is within a positive mode. If not there really must be something wrong as then this blog is being used as an outlet of otherwise.

What have I learned? That life is too short and there are two directions with any given matter that on takes on. They can utilize it as a good tool or they can utilize it otherwise. I would make this mention, as there are tremendous friendships worthy of having as friend. I can’t nor wish to control anyone else. But the key ingredient is within the respect within the shares. I think that really basically what is rather than what is not.
Let the negatives be gone. Allow the opportunity of others, don’t judge so fast and if you have to be the need to be catty well I think that many are on here for a pleasant time. Thus it is as it is. This is a place where there are the shares that we desire. It’s not for notes to be passed to and fro with malice. And for the ones that gain a satisfaction on focusing on others. There is definitely something wrong with “the picture”. I am not trying to stir up anything. I just have seen some things of recent that baffle me. But I would rather utilize this as a means and way. Rather than otherwise. As I am sure that several feel the same way of recent. I was going to write this last night but thought that I would leave it. There are names I could place and the array of what they share is very interesting and enjoyable. As I think this is what it is about. Character defines a person and the array are most enjoyable to say the least.

I think that still stands.

~Aside of the above this was a decent day, mind you the weather tonight calls for the "S" word. ~