2006/11/08
Democrats, Elephant and Mouse, Mount Everest and Hip Hop
Well, the good news is the Democrats have won a majority of seats in the US House of Representatives. I am happy to see that. Bush won't be able to have things all his own way now. I guess Americans are getting tired of the sinkhole known as Iraq. Shades of Vietnam! I know it's not an original metaphor, but an apt one.
What that means for Canada is not clear at the moment. One thing that may happen if the Democrats bring in a law allowing Americans to import prescription drugs from Canada, we may find ourselves short of Rx drugs. Living next to the US is like a mouse living next to an elephant. If the elephant turns over in its sleep, it could crush the mouse. Other little tidbits from down south: Minnesota (one of our next-door neighbours) elected the first Muslim representative and South Dakota defeated a bill banning abortion. Two postitive steps - but in five other states voters approved laws banning gay marriage. Kudos to Minnesota and South Dakota. Boooooooo to the anti-gay states.
The front page news concerning Winnipeg today: Winnipegger conquers Mount Everest! Rah, rah, rah to Dr. Bryce Brown, first Winnipegger to ascend the tallest mountain in the world. Also, this just in: Canola, commodities, and construction are expected to push provincial economic growth above the national average. I never thought I'd see the day when Manitoba would achieve an economic record. Even though I wasn't born here, I've lived all of my adult life in Manitoba and I am now a prairie girl at heart. I'm moving to BC next summer, but I will miss many things about Manitoba.
I had a nice, long lunch with my friend R. yesterday. We ate at a cute little organic restaurant called "Dandelions." It really is great to be able to spend two hours at lunch and catch up. I will miss all my very good friends.
My Hip Hop dance class continues to be fun. Our teacher is trying to make us dance with attitude - a difficult proposition with older women. We were taught not to be aggressive. Now we have to put on a snarl and strut with arrogance. It's funny to watch it in the mirror.
Nice to see new postings from Gary and Charlene. Happy Birthday to Carolyn. Tata and take care, all.
Politicians are like diapers. They both need changing regularly and for the same reason. ~Author Unknown
Democrats, Elephant and Mouse, Mount Everest and Hip Hop
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What that means for Canada is not clear at the moment. One thing that may happen if the Democrats bring in a law allowing Americans to import prescription drugs from Canada, we may find ourselves short of Rx drugs. Living next to the US is like a mouse living next to an elephant. If the elephant turns over in its sleep, it could crush the mouse. Other little tidbits from down south: Minnesota (one of our next-door neighbours) elected the first Muslim representative and South Dakota defeated a bill banning abortion. Two postitive steps - but in five other states voters approved laws banning gay marriage. Kudos to Minnesota and South Dakota. Boooooooo to the anti-gay states.
The front page news concerning Winnipeg today: Winnipegger conquers Mount Everest! Rah, rah, rah to Dr. Bryce Brown, first Winnipegger to ascend the tallest mountain in the world. Also, this just in: Canola, commodities, and construction are expected to push provincial economic growth above the national average. I never thought I'd see the day when Manitoba would achieve an economic record. Even though I wasn't born here, I've lived all of my adult life in Manitoba and I am now a prairie girl at heart. I'm moving to BC next summer, but I will miss many things about Manitoba.
I had a nice, long lunch with my friend R. yesterday. We ate at a cute little organic restaurant called "Dandelions." It really is great to be able to spend two hours at lunch and catch up. I will miss all my very good friends.
My Hip Hop dance class continues to be fun. Our teacher is trying to make us dance with attitude - a difficult proposition with older women. We were taught not to be aggressive. Now we have to put on a snarl and strut with arrogance. It's funny to watch it in the mirror.
Nice to see new postings from Gary and Charlene. Happy Birthday to Carolyn. Tata and take care, all.
Politicians are like diapers. They both need changing regularly and for the same reason. ~Author Unknown
Democrats, Elephant and Mouse, Mount Everest and Hip Hop
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