I've been really busy so I haven't been able to post lately. Not having much time today, I simply wanted to say hello.

I will post again soon!

Well, now that Rebecca and John have separated, can anyone tell me how to contact Mr. Stamos to pass on my number? I have had a crush on him for such a long time.

In other news, I was thinking that it would be a wonderful thing if one morning, the citizens of earth could wake up and decide to just move on. Could we not just collectively acknowledge that in world history many horrible things have happened for whatever reasons and then make a move to get past it? Would that rid the planet of war? Would it make struggles for land obsolete? Would it remove the need to invade other countries because they harbour what some could call terrorists? It would be wonderful, wouldn't it?

Lately, I have been very worried that the American government will decide that Canada is harbouring terrorists and that it would be necessary to invade my country to squash terrorist rings that we are supposedly harbouring. It's only a matter of time before they come up with some excuse to do so.

On a more upbeat note, it turns out that the decision has been made for Canada's Prime Minister to meet the Dalai Lama. There had been some hesitation after comments by the Chinese government that a visit of this kind would result in the loss of trade between Canada and China. I am glad to hear that the meeting will actually take place.

Have a great week everyone!

Is it me or is the music and film industry stagnating. New ideas are few and far between and to tell the truth, I am just bored silly with all of the remakes of movies and songs. Is there no way that we can be spared from this incessant remaking of great things?

I was watching a show on MuchMoreMusic entitled Listed and last night's list was the 20 Best of New Wave. It took me back to a time where music was considered new and fresh... you know, the late 70's/early 80's. Artists like Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, Duran Duran, English Beat, New Order and many more gave us something interesting and new. Rock was boring then and it still hasn't really changed now.

Nowadays, we have bands like No Doubt and others who are just doing their own renditions of older tunes. It's boring, man and I am not sure that I am willing to put up with it much longer. If it weren't for brilliant artists like Sarah McLachlan, I would be inclined just to turn the radio off. (Can anyone tell me what's the deal with groups that write songs that sound just like the ones before? I can think of Nickelback right now but the group Savage Garden also comes to mind)

And what about movies? They just finished filming an American version of Shall We Dance?. With JLo and Richard Gere of all people! It's gonna suck, you know it, right? The original was a delightful film and the fact that it was in Japan made it even better. It's not going to translate well after it's garbled by the big Hollywood meat grinder.

I also just saw that the Rock is going to star in a remake of Walking Tall. I tend to doubt it will have the same punch. And what about the Texas Chainsaw Masacre? Did we really have to see that again?

It's all a way to rip hard earned cash from the consumer's hands. It is easy and they don't really have to work hard for it. The scripts and concepts are already in place, they just have to sign on the actors and crew.

I say that we all stop paying money to see or hear these new pieces of art. Let's start putting our money into the hand's of those who show a lot of creativity and put a better spin on the whole industry. Let's make our voices heard! Anyone with me?

Lately, I have been considering buying a new bicycle. I had in mind one of the Japanese bikes that everyone has, something like what an older lady would ride here but it has been difficult to locate one.

Last weekend, my friend and I went window-shopping for one and I think I have found one that pretty much reaches my "dream bicycle". It is the San Marino by Miele. If anyone has any feedback on this companies products, I would really appreciate hearing from you.

Otherwise, have a really great day. I hope the sun is shining there like it is here!

I'm interested to know if people out there who ask others "How are you?" actually want to know or do they actually care? Should one just say "fine" to everyone because they don't give a shit? Or should a person really express how they are feeling?

I am beginning to feel that people just aren't really that interested in how acquaintances are doing. I believe that, if a person doesn't really care, they should just refrain from asking in the first place.

And remember, if you ask me how I am, I will tell you exactly how I am feeling at that time. So, if you don't want to run the risk of getting a less than sunny answer, on occasion, don't bother asking.

I'd really appreciate you leaving a response about this issue. I am sure there are others out there who have enquiring minds!

Does it really surprise anyone that television viewing leads to Attention Deficit Disorder in children?

I must admit when she re-started her career and produced Jagged Little Pill, I wasn't really a fan but she kind of grew on me. It appears that she is diversifying and it looks like it's in a very positive way...

Alanis Morisette got herself ordained as a minister so that she can help same-sex couples get married!

You go girl!

A friend sent this in one of those inspirational email chain letters (or not) and I thought that I would share it with you...

Have a great weekend!

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GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently died...)

Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent ...and so very appropriate post 9/11.

A wonderful Message by George Carlin:

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom, a time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

HOW TO STAY YOUNG

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her.

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.

3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.

10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

There was really nothing foolish that happened in our office this morning. Would anyone care to share any April Fool's pranks that they either fell victim to or that they executed themselves?

Ever wonder how this day originated? I googled and this is what came up. And if you are so inclined, check out the The Museum of Hoaxes
April Fool's Day Gallery.

I hope that you had a good day, even though you might have been victim to someone's sense of humour.