“If present tendencies continue, the prediction is for…”. No, I can’t go there. It’s too early. The numbers are revolving like the balls in a lottery drum, and that’s not reassuring. Too much rides on the result.
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Within one night of the provincial election, I’m still among the undecided. Undecided about which party should have my support. Undecided about the utility of having an election. Undecided about whether or not I should even vote.
posted in politics | Comments Off on The futility of my ballot mark | 296 words
One day closer to the (long) weekend. Actually, even a short weekend would be welcome. I’ll accept what the calendar offers. The week is dragging right along, and today was a particularly noisy one; the youngsters were in from school, and sitting quietly wasn’t part of the plan. By going home time, my tinnitus was acting up.
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Somehow, the daily news is more fun than most fantasy literature. Here’s a few samples, from today.
At the GOP convention, two delegates had to be ejected after throwing food to the media. Sort of. The two exaamples of conservative decorum were throwing peanuts at a camerawoman from CNN, explaining that this was how they “feed the animals”. I read the headline on BBC, so it is making press outside of a small circle of friends.
posted in pets, politics | Comments Off on Silly politicians | 262 words
Quiet time. The kind of day where I made one quick taxi run for son #3 and then spent the rest of the day avoiding effort. Good weather (the arrival of hurricane season down south seems to push fine times this way). OK, I admit it. Today was “find the apps” day for the new phone, and I really wasn’t interested in pulling weeds or chasing bugs or anything else.
posted in media, politics | Comments Off on Rethinking your answer | 258 words
The next time you watch fireworks, and wish that the show had lasted a little bit longer, shed a tear for the folks in San Diego. Due to a miscue, the eighteen minute spectacle was condensed… to a tidy but bright eighteen seconds. Or if you wish to have the auditory version – Poof!
posted in media, politics | Comments Off on A true flash and bang kind of show | 254 words
I guessed that my world of telephone support would “quiet down” once summer started. Error. First day of the new year, with two new lines to install. The patch panel numbers are wrong, and if I hadn’t unplugged someone who actually knew the why and the wherefore, I’d still be scratching my head. As well, four schools have new principals and I can’t fix their voicemail and ID tags, due to the “down” status of our server. And a school psychologist can’t log in. Too many problems for this time of year. I’m anxiously awaiting the (next) weekend.
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I have to go with what I see here. After watching the Canada Day celebrations (afternoon version) from the Hill, I want to mention that our current G-G is a hands-on kind of guy. You know, out in front, shaking hands, saying hello to the “commoners”. Our current prime minister… not so much. Although, for the record, his suit jacket has been buttoned AND verified.
posted in media, politics | Comments Off on My view of the Hilltop celebrations | 270 words
Good music is timeless. I’m watching a retrospective on the career of CANO, and I really, really should go down in the basement and sort through the crates of vinyl.
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Who knew that municipal politics would provide years of ringside entertainment? For all his rough spots, the current mayor loves to interact with the public. In fact, the newscast from yesterday’s council meeting was strangely akin to a tag team match, or an alley altercation. I wonder what the man did before getting rich and forcing his will on an entire metropolis?
posted in politics | Comments Off on He’ll call you out! | 261 words
