Category Archives: “thoughts”

Canada’s Environmental Commissioner suggests carbon tax and road tolls:


Recently Canada’s Environmental Commissioner Mr. Gord Miller made some recommendations to the Government regarding toxic emission and traffic congestion. Among the recommendations put forth is a carbon tax as Mr. Miller’s blog states: “As discussed recently in my recently released Greenhouse Gas Progress Report, I believe that Ontario must establish a price for carbon.  Such an approach, whether …

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“Thoughts” Through The Eyes of a Child ☺


Submitted by Dayle. The Wisdom of Children ☺ “Children are an amazing inspiration. Unlike adults they are always open, and can see the beauty of the world around them just as it is. I came home from work the other day to find a ring of rocks in the middle of my back yard with …

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“thoughts” Patience ☺


This “thought” is being shared by Dayle and her recent experience on a day out shopping.    ☺   “It seems to me we as a people have become very demanding, and have lost patience with the world around us.    I had a moment tonight that reminded me we should never let frustration get the better of us. …

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Thoughts: Buy Canadian (or at least North American)


Happy Friday Everyone… I recently found out that my beloved brother lost his job as a screw machine set up operator, a position he has had for the past 30 years. His next birthday in June will see him at 52 years of age. Ian lost his job not because he works too hard or because he …

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Real or Fake Christmas tree… that is the question…


Unfortunately we  have a fake tree, and to be honest I love it but at the time we purchased it we weren’t aware of the negative environmental impact. Although I must admit the thought of a beautiful live tree being cut down in order to give us  few weeks of pleasure does damage my heart somewhat…I have heard …

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