What a swell party this is!

This past weekend we celebrated Tom's 90th birthday!

He credits his longevity to good genes, good friends, and wonderful families. And the friends and families - from aged 2 to aged 90 - were on hand to help him celebrate. It was an intense 24 hours.

The three Thompson offspring who live in BC were there.  The Rowley family was well-represented, too, and the Meaghers came out in force.  Kerrie-Lee surprised us by coming all the way from from Thunder Bay to celebrate.  

Bill, Tom's friend of 45 years, was there with his two daughters and granddaughter.

The Cook Street Village Activity Centre Fun and Fitness Group and our condo neighbours came, too.

Other friends and family sent their best wishes, including this slide montage from Jean and Jim, who still don't believe Tom is 90!  Click on the following link to see their birthday slide show:

Birthday slide show


The party continued back at our place, where we heard stories of Montreal and "Uncle Tommy"  from Bill's "girls".  Penny ordered Chinese food and we drank many glasses of wine.  Yep, great party ...

Happy 90th birthday, Tom!!

A plague on all your houses

When did the focus of our governments switch from policy to politicking?  Or has it always been like this, and I've just had my head in the sand all these years?

For the first time in my life, I understand why some people don't vote.

I don't want to be told what the other political parties did wrong; I can actually figure that out on my own.  I want to know what your political party will do right for me.


My expectations are simple:

• Tax me fairly.
• Spend the money you collect from me thoughtfully and responsibly.
• Take care of those people who can't take care of themselves.

It used to be easy to know who to vote for ...