I spent 4 hours translating letters from children to their sponsors. It was a delight (despite the sharp pains in my right arm afterwards). Here are some of the things some children wrote and their literal translation (sometimes you have to draw the meaning out for the sponsor, or they may not understand…). All the … [Read more…]
I bought a desk and an office chair with my Ralph Bucks. It’s surprising how clean my desk stays having drawers and shelves to put things. I spend about half my work week at the desk too, so Amber thought it wise for me to have a comfortable chair. Hey, I’m going to be thirty … [Read more…]
I was too tired to post this last night. Yesterday afternoon, I visited 19 homes with Mercedez and Carlos, again collecting information for sponsors and taking pictures. Here are some of the photos: When we arrived at this boy’s house, he was doing his homework outside (no electricity for light indoors) kneeling on the ground … [Read more…]
After posting the blog previous to this, the one about the Conservatives laughable actions, I did some thinking. It’s thinking I’ve had before, on many many many occasions. I usually speak my mind without taking into consideration the feelings of others. I don’t think this is necessarily bad for a couple reasons – one, it … [Read more…]
I burst into laughter when I read the headline this morning “New parliamentary secretary to Francophonie can’t speak French.” Yikes, that’s brave appointing an anglophone Albertan to serve the the Canada’s vast French-speaking population. I’ve heard enough Albertans speak against “the French” to know that for a large part, they don’t have fuzzy feelings for … [Read more…]
Some of my favorite Canadian artists and one of my favorite songs by each one: These Days – Ron SexsmithVampire/forest fire – Arcade FireL’Amour ne dure pas toujours – FeistFalling at your feet – Daniel LanoisNo Sleep – Sam RobertsIn the Car – Barenaked LadiesForca – Nelly FurtadoIf I had a Rocket Launcher – Bruce … [Read more…]
Harper announced his cabinet today after being sworn in as Canada’s new Prime Minister. A CBC news article uses the word “surprise” in its title, but I’m not surprised by the actions described. Rewind to a year ago… Belinda Stronach jumps to the Liberal party to accept an offer as a cabinet minister – also … [Read more…]
I hereby ask all readers of this blog to sign this petition to be used as coercion towards my clever friend Alan. PETITION FOR A CURRENT BLOG BY ALAN KYDD Due to his history of genius musings, we, the friends and complete unknowns to the said Alan Kydd, urge, no, we threaten him to continue … [Read more…]
What did Blaise just ask the waiter? “Waiter! Waiter! I’m still waiting for my carrot stick.” “Waiter! Waiter! Could you bring me a napkin to wipe my chin?” “Waiter! Waiter! Another ale for me and my friends?” Post Blaise’s comments as a comment.
Cell phone beeping wakes me up. Snooze. Fry an egg and fail miserably at it – it is burnt in areas and raw in others. Briskly walk to school and worship with 230 passionate kids. Teach grades 8-10 how to pronounce the silent “b” (as in crumb and lamb) and some conversation. During recess, I … [Read more…]