..well, at least that's what Environment Canada is reporting today. According to The Toronto Star "it was one of the warmest and driest across the country since 1948.". It's officially the end of the winter that never was which followed last years the summer that never was. Back to back ho-hum seasons (excluding typically un-eventful fall, of course). This is all fine and dandy with me because I tend to hibernate in the winter. The less snow shoveling and piling up of heating bills the better, I say! In fact, I only ran the snow blower once this winter.
Bring on Spring! I'm ready to get out there and soak up some vitamin D. As a matter of fact, I did just that today on my long walk with the dog. We enjoyed the 14 degree Celsius weather, no shivering and no profuse sweating.
Here's a pic I snapped of the pond behind the house today. Won't be long before last years crop of baby geese will be back to have babies of their own. Awesome!
"Haim died at 3:30am on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 of an apparent accidental drug overdose, according to the Los Angeles Police Department." Haim has had a long lasting battle with substance abuse that, due to reports, has taken his life. This hits me especially hard because he is roughly the same age as I am. I can't emagine leaving this world yet, there is still so much to do. R.I.P.
Our eldest daughter Jessie has had problems with chronic ear infections since birth. The doctor told us that the remedy for this would be to have tubes inserted in her ears to have the fluid drain from behind her eardrums. Another common problem is enlarged Adnoids, which she also had removed today. She can thank her mom for this one because it's very likely that it's genetic and mom had hers out as a child. Jess was a little trooper and came through the surgery with flying colours. She's currently passed out on the couch, the morphine hasn't totally worn off yet....
Recently, Prime Minister Stephen Harper had raised his concern with a single line in our national anthem. He was worried that "In all thy sons command" was no longer politically correct and should be changed to something more "gender neutral". They were tinkering with changing it to "Thou dost in us command" (which blows frankly).
Due to public outcry they decided to not change the lyrics. I'm personally glad that as a country we didn't have to bend over and take one from the "P.C." movement.
**Edit** Stephen Harper is a knob, that is all.
Oh, Canada Our home and native land, True patriot love In all thy sons command. With glowing hearts We see thee rise, The true, north, strong, and free. From far and wide Oh Canada We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land Glorious and free. Oh, Canada we stand on guard for thee, Oh, Canada we stand on guard for thee.
It's that time of year again kids, Tim Hortons Roll Up The Rim To Win contest is on. Every time this contest runs I come away with a free coffee or two. I keep dreaming of winning a free set of wheels or a cash prize but sadly, no dice. I used to grab a cup every morning on the way into work at the local Timmies. Now that we are making coffee at home I'm down to one or two a week, so my chances have only got worse. But I'm still going to keep trying!
