The Rant!
before we get down to business today, I have been asked to submit a sample of my blogging style
for assessment purposes and because my 'rants' have only been published in Facebook, I am using
my website as the vehicle for submission. (it also allows me to expand my potential audience).
Canada's Disgrace
Good morning everyone,
I wasn't expecting to be 'ranting' about the Residential School situation so soon again but, here we go again.
It has been reported that there are a further 700 plus unmarked graves on the former Marieval Indian Residential School grounds in Saskatchewan. Two schools and approximately 1000 unmarked graves. If the findings so far are indicative of the overall picture in all 150 schools,, there could be more than 75,000 illicit burials of young children.
Frightening, isn't it?
Perpetrated by whom?
Predominantly by religious people who ran the majority of the schools.
The number of schools being operated by religious entities peaked at 80 in 1931. Of those schools, 44 were operated by the Roman CatholicChurch, 21 were operated by the Church of England / Anglican Church of Canada; 13 were operated by the United Church of Canada, and 2 were operated by the Presbyterian Church. (Wikipedia).
It has been reported that a Mississauga, Ont., priest, Owen Keenan is under fire after a recent sermon referencing the "good done" by the Roman Catholic Church in residential schools, saying, "some might go so far as to even thank it".
If an officer of the Roman Catholic Church can find 'good' in any form in a situation where young children are forcibly removed from a family environment into one where they were both physically and mentally abused shows that as a society we have a long way to go before we can even think of correcting history.
Take, for example, the Quebec Government's position which is "We will not do anything unless the various surviving family members agree to investigate."
This is akin to not investigating a murder in today's terms unless the surviving family members agree that the police should investigate. This is a load of codswallop!
Finally, the Federal Government is being quite quiet.
It is up to Justin Trudeau to step up to the plate and make the moves necessary to set up a Commission to look into this severe blemish on Canada's history.
Turning to a lighter subject we acknowledge that today is "Take your dog to work day".
Just make sure that he doesn't pee on your boss's pant leg. There again, if your boss's dog decides to do the same to you, don't complain or discourage the animal from performing the act, it may affect your next review.
I did consider getting your flowers from the Vatican today, but declined. I cannot think of any good reason to contribute to the riches of the Catholic Church. Instead, your bouquet comes from a small florist in Ethiopia.
Stay healthy and spread the news about the Residential School situation. One way of doing it is to forward this 'rant' and asking your readers to do the same etc. etc.
Remember, obey the Covid19 rules and stay healthy.
Ciao!
for assessment purposes and because my 'rants' have only been published in Facebook, I am using
my website as the vehicle for submission. (it also allows me to expand my potential audience).
Canada's Disgrace
Good morning everyone,
I wasn't expecting to be 'ranting' about the Residential School situation so soon again but, here we go again.
It has been reported that there are a further 700 plus unmarked graves on the former Marieval Indian Residential School grounds in Saskatchewan. Two schools and approximately 1000 unmarked graves. If the findings so far are indicative of the overall picture in all 150 schools,, there could be more than 75,000 illicit burials of young children.
Frightening, isn't it?
Perpetrated by whom?
Predominantly by religious people who ran the majority of the schools.
The number of schools being operated by religious entities peaked at 80 in 1931. Of those schools, 44 were operated by the Roman CatholicChurch, 21 were operated by the Church of England / Anglican Church of Canada; 13 were operated by the United Church of Canada, and 2 were operated by the Presbyterian Church. (Wikipedia).
It has been reported that a Mississauga, Ont., priest, Owen Keenan is under fire after a recent sermon referencing the "good done" by the Roman Catholic Church in residential schools, saying, "some might go so far as to even thank it".
If an officer of the Roman Catholic Church can find 'good' in any form in a situation where young children are forcibly removed from a family environment into one where they were both physically and mentally abused shows that as a society we have a long way to go before we can even think of correcting history.
Take, for example, the Quebec Government's position which is "We will not do anything unless the various surviving family members agree to investigate."
This is akin to not investigating a murder in today's terms unless the surviving family members agree that the police should investigate. This is a load of codswallop!
Finally, the Federal Government is being quite quiet.
It is up to Justin Trudeau to step up to the plate and make the moves necessary to set up a Commission to look into this severe blemish on Canada's history.
Turning to a lighter subject we acknowledge that today is "Take your dog to work day".
Just make sure that he doesn't pee on your boss's pant leg. There again, if your boss's dog decides to do the same to you, don't complain or discourage the animal from performing the act, it may affect your next review.
I did consider getting your flowers from the Vatican today, but declined. I cannot think of any good reason to contribute to the riches of the Catholic Church. Instead, your bouquet comes from a small florist in Ethiopia.
Stay healthy and spread the news about the Residential School situation. One way of doing it is to forward this 'rant' and asking your readers to do the same etc. etc.
Remember, obey the Covid19 rules and stay healthy.
Ciao!
A Canadian Crisis?
Good Day to all You lovely people out there,
I have moved on from the current Middle East situation to another crisis that is happening in our own back yards!
It has been brought to my attention that one of the more dangerous activities a great many people are indulging in.
This activity is talking on his or her cell phone while walking along the street or loitering in the aisles of supermarkets.
It is becoming more apparent that most people cannot 'walk and talk' at the same time. The danger isn't just limited to younger people participating in this dangerous activity on pavements or sidewalks, but older people have been seen adopting this bad habit in the aisles of supermarkets pushing their shopping carts while gabbing on the phone.
They are happily choosing their products from different shelves as they discuss absolute nonsense with whoever they were on the phone with, usually blocking the aisle to oncoming cart traffic, completely oblivious to the fact that they are creating a monumental shopping cart traffic jam.
Can you see them driving down the High Street in their car, seeing something in a shop window, stop the car in the middle of the road and head into the shop?
The Chinese are 'streets ahead'. (pardon the pun) when it comes to consideration for the 'normal person'.
City authorities in Chongqing introduced a 30 metre “cellphone lane” ... for people who use their phones while walking so that they wouldn't upset the conventional non-phone walkers. (anon post on 'Facebook)
(although they haven't yet designed a store that would eliminate the idiots that create Shopping Cart jams!).
I have a solution to this problem. Will you please all write to your local authorities and suggest that everyone who wants to 'Walk and Talk' at the same time should have to pass a written and practical test to get the appropriate license.
Your flowers were picked in Mali this morning.
The area that is now Mali was once part of the three great pre-colonial Sudanic empires: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. The fabled but now faded trading and learning centre of Timbuktu is situated in Mali on the upper Niger River.
For centuries, caravans crossed the Sahara desert from North Africa while others came from the forest regions to the south all trading in gold and salt and meeting at the crossroads of Timbuktu.
Stay safe, obey all the rules and keep your distance!
Buenos dias!
I have moved on from the current Middle East situation to another crisis that is happening in our own back yards!
It has been brought to my attention that one of the more dangerous activities a great many people are indulging in.
This activity is talking on his or her cell phone while walking along the street or loitering in the aisles of supermarkets.
It is becoming more apparent that most people cannot 'walk and talk' at the same time. The danger isn't just limited to younger people participating in this dangerous activity on pavements or sidewalks, but older people have been seen adopting this bad habit in the aisles of supermarkets pushing their shopping carts while gabbing on the phone.
They are happily choosing their products from different shelves as they discuss absolute nonsense with whoever they were on the phone with, usually blocking the aisle to oncoming cart traffic, completely oblivious to the fact that they are creating a monumental shopping cart traffic jam.
Can you see them driving down the High Street in their car, seeing something in a shop window, stop the car in the middle of the road and head into the shop?
The Chinese are 'streets ahead'. (pardon the pun) when it comes to consideration for the 'normal person'.
City authorities in Chongqing introduced a 30 metre “cellphone lane” ... for people who use their phones while walking so that they wouldn't upset the conventional non-phone walkers. (anon post on 'Facebook)
(although they haven't yet designed a store that would eliminate the idiots that create Shopping Cart jams!).
I have a solution to this problem. Will you please all write to your local authorities and suggest that everyone who wants to 'Walk and Talk' at the same time should have to pass a written and practical test to get the appropriate license.
Your flowers were picked in Mali this morning.
The area that is now Mali was once part of the three great pre-colonial Sudanic empires: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. The fabled but now faded trading and learning centre of Timbuktu is situated in Mali on the upper Niger River.
For centuries, caravans crossed the Sahara desert from North Africa while others came from the forest regions to the south all trading in gold and salt and meeting at the crossroads of Timbuktu.
Stay safe, obey all the rules and keep your distance!
Buenos dias!
Grandfathers Day
Good morning Folk,
It's nice to hear the words, "Happy Father's Day" but, and it is a big BUT, there would never be a Father's Day without Grandfathers.
So I would like you to join me and lobby your local and national politicians to declare an international "Grandfather's Day" when, as grandfathers, we can feast on an early brunch, have a nap; eat an early lunch, take an antacid pill and to combat all of the excitement, have another nap.
Our slogan?
"There would never be a Father without a Grandfather leading the way!"
I have been studying the population statistics which would indicate that there are enough 'old farts' around to elect their candidate.
SO, forget the Conservative Party, The NDP, or the Liberals;
"VOTE FOR THE OLD FART PARTY"
For those of you in the USA, do the same to the Democrats and that
other political party that believes 'lying' is the true way to go!
Or those of you in the UK who (I think) still have the Labour Party.
Enough of my fanciful musings, the floral bouquet comes from England today, I hope you enjoy it.
In the meantime obey all the Covid rules and have a great day.
Remember, "Old Farts Rule"
Ta ta!
It's nice to hear the words, "Happy Father's Day" but, and it is a big BUT, there would never be a Father's Day without Grandfathers.
So I would like you to join me and lobby your local and national politicians to declare an international "Grandfather's Day" when, as grandfathers, we can feast on an early brunch, have a nap; eat an early lunch, take an antacid pill and to combat all of the excitement, have another nap.
Our slogan?
"There would never be a Father without a Grandfather leading the way!"
I have been studying the population statistics which would indicate that there are enough 'old farts' around to elect their candidate.
SO, forget the Conservative Party, The NDP, or the Liberals;
"VOTE FOR THE OLD FART PARTY"
For those of you in the USA, do the same to the Democrats and that
other political party that believes 'lying' is the true way to go!
Or those of you in the UK who (I think) still have the Labour Party.
Enough of my fanciful musings, the floral bouquet comes from England today, I hope you enjoy it.
In the meantime obey all the Covid rules and have a great day.
Remember, "Old Farts Rule"
Ta ta!
The Bong
Good Morning to all of you 'rant' adherents,
Today, we are going to devote our energies to celebrating "The Day of the Gong".
We will look at the history of this majestic booming instrument and we will identify different Gongs that can be purchased to 'Bong your own Gong'
The earliest mention of Gongs can be found in sixth-century Chinese records, which mentioned that the instrument originated from the Western Regions (a region covering modern-day Tibet, Xinjiang, and Central Asia). The term Gong (Javanese) originated on the island of Java.
Scientific and archaeological research has established that Burma, China, Java and Annam were the four main gong manufacturing centers of the ancient world.
The history of the Gong is bound to a number of Far Eastern religions and cults.
Its booming sound is also identified as a summons to various gatherings such as important events or meals.
No other so-called musical instrument has the versatility of the Gong and none are as simple to learn. All you need is a Gong and a Bong to start you on the musical adventure named 'Bong Your Own Gong',
Just imagine, within days of purchasing your Gong and your Bong you will be able to replace the alarm clock when you use it to wake family members up; you will also be able to Bong your own Gong to summon family members for meals. It is guaranteed that the Booming Bong reverberation will reach family members who are within 10 blocks of your house.
Gongs come in numerous sizes and prices. You can get a desk or tabletop Gong (with its own Bong) for just over $30.00 including shipping but if you want a Gong with a loud, deep sounding Bong, be prepared to pay a few hundred dollars.
A word of warning.
Limit the times you use your Gong if you want to remain friendly with your neighbours!
Due to the fact that many of you may be interested in Bonging your own Gong, your usual bouquet is being replaced with a Gong picture. I just hope that you appreciate the trouble I have gone through to bring this information to your attention.
If you require any further details on this exciting subject, please go somewhere else for it, I'm all Bonged out!
Have a great day.
Cheers!
(Some facts on the history of Gongs has been garnered from 'Wikipedia)'
Today, we are going to devote our energies to celebrating "The Day of the Gong".
We will look at the history of this majestic booming instrument and we will identify different Gongs that can be purchased to 'Bong your own Gong'
The earliest mention of Gongs can be found in sixth-century Chinese records, which mentioned that the instrument originated from the Western Regions (a region covering modern-day Tibet, Xinjiang, and Central Asia). The term Gong (Javanese) originated on the island of Java.
Scientific and archaeological research has established that Burma, China, Java and Annam were the four main gong manufacturing centers of the ancient world.
The history of the Gong is bound to a number of Far Eastern religions and cults.
Its booming sound is also identified as a summons to various gatherings such as important events or meals.
No other so-called musical instrument has the versatility of the Gong and none are as simple to learn. All you need is a Gong and a Bong to start you on the musical adventure named 'Bong Your Own Gong',
Just imagine, within days of purchasing your Gong and your Bong you will be able to replace the alarm clock when you use it to wake family members up; you will also be able to Bong your own Gong to summon family members for meals. It is guaranteed that the Booming Bong reverberation will reach family members who are within 10 blocks of your house.
Gongs come in numerous sizes and prices. You can get a desk or tabletop Gong (with its own Bong) for just over $30.00 including shipping but if you want a Gong with a loud, deep sounding Bong, be prepared to pay a few hundred dollars.
A word of warning.
Limit the times you use your Gong if you want to remain friendly with your neighbours!
Due to the fact that many of you may be interested in Bonging your own Gong, your usual bouquet is being replaced with a Gong picture. I just hope that you appreciate the trouble I have gone through to bring this information to your attention.
If you require any further details on this exciting subject, please go somewhere else for it, I'm all Bonged out!
Have a great day.
Cheers!
(Some facts on the history of Gongs has been garnered from 'Wikipedia)'
