Let's go Rap-tors
Going to a basketball game is one of the most fun things I've done. I love the hype!
The sweetest valentine's day gift that I've gotten so far was the opportunity to see one of my favourite players live in action.
AI rocks!
Since the
Raptors are the only NBA team in Canada, I'm lucky to live close to the ACC. They've taken advantage of their #1
draft pick and called dibbs on Bargnani. That should at least get me some great
pix next season.
I hope that the Raps can make it to the playoffs so their game season doesn't end when my fanstasy league does.
Summer Rain
It was pouring heavily as I hurried to get onto the streetcar and out of the rain. The only thing that annoyed me more than the rain, was the rain on my damn expensive dry-clean-only suit. What was I thinking to wear it today?!?
I peered out the window at the sights as they crept by and soon enough my temper reverted to calm. There's something about the pouring rain: coffee shops are filled with patrons eager to share a hot drink and cool conversation and the gardens seem more beautiful and alive. The showers infuse everything with new life. Happy thoughts took hold of me as I recalled my invigorating experiences of frolicking in the rain and standing under the spouts until I was completely drenched. I was used to welcoming the rain; the way it tastes, the smell of it, the way it feels on my skin, the way it makes me feel. There - it's not so easy to forget - I love summer rain!
My euphoria was cut short when the front page of the newspapers caught my eye. Sigh.
Two national papers ran the same front page photo, so it was hard to ignore it today. While I was safely sheltered and reminiscing about my dances in the summer rain, there on the other side of the world, people were exposed to the blatant disregard of their right to life -
operation Summer Rain.
More military attacks on Gaza: This aggressive action will no doubt make many more victims which will only increase the hatred that serves the interests of the extremists on either side.
I won't make this into another anti-imperialist rant because everyone who knows me is already familiar with my opinion on that subject. However, I would like for us to stop ignoring the people who are suffering in the Gaza strip. The constant fighting and unnecessary destruction of property and infrastructure has left them without water, electricity, family members and peace.
Tanks have rolled into Gaza - again - and the terror is ever present as I pray for an end to its reign.
Birthday Cake - I wish!
V's B-Day again...
1st day of Summer
... and I still haven't posted the pix! :)
Life goes on
I can't believe it's been so long since my last post! So many things have gone unreported: The passing of a dearly loved one, the runaway trip that took me to England, Switzerland and France, 1st Xmas away from my family, finally touching the Mediterannean Sea, a pilgrimage to Lourdes, the acquisition of a 1998 French wine, the bittersweet return to C'da, a trip back home to accept the role of dutiful daughter, another return to TDot, life changes and bonding with my Mother, Father's Day and coming to terms with the loss of my father.
It's true what they say: The sun will rise tomorrow, whether you rise with it or not!
Going to a basketball game is one of the most fun things I've done. I love the hype!
The sweetest valentine's day gift that I've gotten so far was the opportunity to see one of my favourite players live in action. AI rocks!
