Collections for Value Village

Did you know that when you get a call from Big Brother and Big Sister Organization in Winnipeg that your stuff does not go to this organization but they are working for Value Village. Nothing wrong with that but I was under the impression that I was helping out big brothers and big sisters. I asked one of the solicitors what do they do with the stuff and then she grudgingly told me that the donation is for Value Village. Now I call that a little deceptive, don't you?

BBC NEWS | Americas | Legacy of Canada's residential schools

It is the hot topic of the day, the day when Prime Minister Harper will apologize to the Aboriginal peoples for the wrongs the Government of Canada did to them through the institution of the residential school. It is a day many had hoped for but have not lived to see but their children and grandchildren are bearing witness to this historic occasion.
In Winnipeg there are celebrations throughout the city but the big one is at the Marlborough Hotel where free lunches will be provided for survivors and their families and I am sure friends as well. Schools are participating by having students listen to the apology. It is a buzz and long time coming.
One man said on CBC this morning that the apology does not mean anything to him because it is a little too late and that nothing can erase the pain and memory of the residential school that robbed him of the love of his mother and family.
Well, it's a step in the right direction. For some this will bring closure of sorts and will give them the courage to go on with what is left of their lives. We are all broken people but we must go on. Each of us as human beings have our burden to carry. I do not think it is possible to be human without a burden. And so I hope the Aboriginal people will take comfort in this and press on for the larger victory of equality and greater participation in their own lives.
see story below by BBC - very good story indeed.



BBC NEWS | Americas | Legacy of Canada's residential schools

Bisphenol A

Bisphenol A is the new tiger in the tank. Beware of it. After we have been using all kinds of Bisphenol A loaded products for years we are now told that it is bad for us. There are dangerous chemicals that leak out of our favourite plastic water bottles that could kill us. There was red flag about this product since the 1930's imagine that.

This hullaballoo might be a just a new ploy to get us ready for a replacement product which we will dutifully run out and buy. Why do we listen to these scientists? They drive us crazy with their contradictory messages.

My advice, throw out all plastics and anything that is not natural. Better to use ceramics, glass or what we used as children, enamel plates and cups. These things will not harm you nor the environment as much.

Do not believe what the scientists tell you. When all is said and down all they would have to tell you when you fill your body with deadly chemicals is "I'm sorry". Buyer beware.