What a Weekend!

The weekend was filled with drama, weather and family. I am learning much about American politics as the election looms closer. Our own election is in a couple weeks. Campaigning is very short in Canada. What is most disturbing is the need for each side to demean the other in very harsh ads. I want to hear about what each one will do if elected not how awful the other side is. So much negative energy! With the debate and financial crisis the Senate took the opportunity to push through their version of OW (Orphan Works) bill this weekend. This will change the copyright laws and affect the livelihood of artists, designers, illustrators, musicians and anyone in a creative field. The fight is on to stop the Senate's version of the bill to go any further. There are many groups actively involved in stopping this from happening. Many artists and designers I know have been tirelessly working on this and emails were flying this weekend to contact all state reps. It is sad to find out so many bills like this one are hot lined through without being even read or looked at. To read more http://www.owoh.org

Living on the Atlantic coast we do not experience much in the way of hurricanes but this weekend we caught the tail end of Ike with unusually warm tropical air, deluge of wind and rain. Hopefully it ends without any serious damage. I put all the outdoor furniture away and hope my new house does not spring any leaks!

Last night like most Sundays both my daughters were here for dinner along with my youngest 's boyfriend. She made the main course and dessert. It was delicious and I should have taken a picture. Her boyfriend helped her, my oldest did the salad and I acted as assistant to the chef! My kitche is small but we all had our counter space to work on. Some bits of cheese and flour ended up on the floor and the sink was piled precariously with dirty dishes but overall went really well. Lots of fun so a lovely end to the weelend.

 

Comments

[Toronto realtor]

Typical - "big" issues are often discussed for months, media are full of it, but everybody knows this discussion will lead nowhere and politicians will push their will. On the other hand, many "smaller" bills are accepted without any dispute and these are often more important for us! I think it's the same for all countries, USA or Canada as well as Europe...
Julie