Claire - The Great Pumpkin

I just have to share these pictures of Claire, The Great Pumpkin, taken today courtesy of Sherri Schommer Snaith. Thank you, Sherri.

The Commonwealth and South Africa's Shame

When I was a teenager, South Africa left the Commonwealth and stepped into isolation because of the 'shaming' action and condemnation undertaken by other member nations of the Commonwealth.
Once again, South Africa is 'shamed' in the eyes of all in the world who value human rights. South Africa has chosen to join with those Commonwealth countries where human rights are being trampled upon - forced marriages, laws against homosexuality, political repression - in objecting to a proposal for a rights commissioner.
A shame on you, South Africa.
I wonder if there is any moral relevance to the continued, not inexpensive existence of this no longer august body which is the Commonwealth?

Is the long-gun registry a boondoggle?

If it wasn't a boondoggle before it certainly will be now that Stephen Harper and Vic Toews have decided to destroy all records collected over the last 16 years, not merely stop new registrations. Hell, I have difficulty bringing myself to throw away an old cell phone if it's still in working condition. They will happily consign one to two billion dollars of working system to the crematorium and then toast their victory.

It shows the hypocrisy of the initial accusation.

The ultimate irony is that getting rid of something that police forces across the country access thousands of times a day for their and our safety is being trashed by the Minister for Public Safety. Criminals must be laughing their heads off.

Jonathan Tiago pushing his walker

Ingrid and I had the pleasure of babysitting Jonty last night (Saturday night) while his parents went to a wedding. Today, somewhere in between watching the second ODI between South Africa and Australia and the Rugby World Cup final I managed to get this video of the little man walking around holding on to his little car cum walking aid. He is sooo cute.




While we are looking at videos, here's one of Evey, Mark Dank's (Judith's boyfriend) dog, showing her disapproval of the kitchen calendar - too funny.

Remember, Remember the Month of Movember

Please go on over and regularly visit the Mo Stashed Hairiers by clicking the link. Over the next few weeks we will be assembling once more for our assault on prostate cancer and the promotion of men's health. We will be counting on your support once again.

Please watch and listen to our YouTube video Movember song and see all our heroes from last year.