Today is your day Boomer! It is one of my favourite all-time movies....it is Dumb and Dumber from 1994, and it reminds of numerous events in the news today! (1) 18 campfires were discovered in the Okanagan recently despite a lengthy, well-advertised ban and an extremely-dangerous forest fire season (2) A 20-year-old college student fell 400 feet to his death BASE jumping at the Grand Canyon (3) A man in his 20s died after cliff jumping at Twin Falls in Lynn Canyon, near Vancouver. There have been 40 deaths in the past 50 years at this location. (4) A 14-year-old boy died after falling overboard in Lake Huron and becoming tangled in the boat’s propeller Tuesday morning. Many of these incidents are, of course, very preventable. Boomers, let's all be smart and careful, take minimal risks and enjoy our beautiful summer with family and friends. Cheers!
Today is your day Boomer! My Dad left this world this week. I was there in-person to say goodbye and, of course, it was very, very difficult. But rather than focusing on the negatives of his downfall, I want to share with you my Dad's many contributions to my life. First off, Harold (Hal) shared his name with me and helped raise me as one of six kids in our family. Imagine the financial impact a family of eight had on his work life and mental state! Speaking of that, he taught me the importance of a strong work ethic and a good education. All his kids have university degrees or trades tickets. He showed me the supreme importance of family gatherings, how to flyfish...even when he was colour blind....how to use tools, play high-level bridge, eat organic foods, he taught me how to drive....even though I ruined the transmission on our old car....he showed me how to sail, save and invest money, have an appreciation for nature, he was a role model for me as I moved through heart/s
Comments
Post a Comment