So here we are ten days before Christmas and we still have 12 puppies in our home. With the economic crunch our nation is experiencing people are hanging on to their cash rather than give it to us in exchange for 10 lbs. of unconditional love (which would later become about 65 lbs. of unconditional love). Solution.......I'm proud to introduce a new fragrance to the perfume market, "Puppy Breath". You don't really want to know how we get the scent into the bottles but we will say that we have limited quantities available. So why not buy a bottle of "Puppy Breath" dab a little on the small of your neck and on your wrists and drive the man in your life wild.
-Greg
Monday, December 15, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
In My Opinion...
So, I just noticed that I haven't blogged for over a month! It is somewhat sad that nothing worthy of blabbering about has happened in my life this past 30+ days. Oh well.
So here goes. I thought instead I would throw my opinion out there once in a while about things that get under my skin, which these days in the world is a lot.
Today in particular though, congress or the house (not being American I sometimes get a little confused on the workings of government) rejected the bailout proposal for our auto industry. Some of you may disagree with this as the fallout of an auto industry failure would devastate not only our economy but our society overall. My father works in the auto industry back in Ontario, and that region of Canada has a huge investment in auto manufacturing. The Canadian government did approve a much smaller bailout of the Detroit big 3 just last week, and I was happy because maybe my father's well being and future retirement is safe for the near future. But no longer being a tax payer in Canada, I was definitely indifferent. The Canadian government cannot save the auto giants based in Detroit anyways, maybe just prolong the inevitable.
The thing that irks me about this proposed bailout is this. Today, the proposal was rejected because the United Auto Workers refused to take a pay cut. Would they rather just be unemployed? I really don't get it! I honestly don't know how it is in Detroit, but where I am from most people who are employed by the large auto manufacturing companies have some of the highest paying and most generous benefits available to any individual without a post secondary education. Their union president makes over $200,000 per year, to make sure that they are some of the most generously compensated in the general workforce. Could they not take a small pay cut to remain at a livable wage rather than possibly seeing over a quarter million people unemployed?
Being employed in a somewhat economy proof profession, I know my rant may not hold muster with some. My job actually becomes more secure during a period of economic downturn, people get more sick without getting the medical attention they need. They simply can't afford to be sick. But I would, in a heartbeat, accept a wage cut if it meant remaining employed and being able to provide for my family. That being said, I would only do so if the CEO's of my corporation would be willing live meagerly like the rest of us on less that 1.2 million dollars per year.
So, in the end, I do agree with President-elect Obama that we can not let the auto industry fail. The fallout effect on our society would be catastrophic. But, in our age of greed, let's take a step back and be realistic about what measures can be taken to improve the outcome for everyone from the CEO to the janitor, at the littlest cost to those of us trying to hold together our own households.
That's it for today.
So here goes. I thought instead I would throw my opinion out there once in a while about things that get under my skin, which these days in the world is a lot.
Today in particular though, congress or the house (not being American I sometimes get a little confused on the workings of government) rejected the bailout proposal for our auto industry. Some of you may disagree with this as the fallout of an auto industry failure would devastate not only our economy but our society overall. My father works in the auto industry back in Ontario, and that region of Canada has a huge investment in auto manufacturing. The Canadian government did approve a much smaller bailout of the Detroit big 3 just last week, and I was happy because maybe my father's well being and future retirement is safe for the near future. But no longer being a tax payer in Canada, I was definitely indifferent. The Canadian government cannot save the auto giants based in Detroit anyways, maybe just prolong the inevitable.
The thing that irks me about this proposed bailout is this. Today, the proposal was rejected because the United Auto Workers refused to take a pay cut. Would they rather just be unemployed? I really don't get it! I honestly don't know how it is in Detroit, but where I am from most people who are employed by the large auto manufacturing companies have some of the highest paying and most generous benefits available to any individual without a post secondary education. Their union president makes over $200,000 per year, to make sure that they are some of the most generously compensated in the general workforce. Could they not take a small pay cut to remain at a livable wage rather than possibly seeing over a quarter million people unemployed?
Being employed in a somewhat economy proof profession, I know my rant may not hold muster with some. My job actually becomes more secure during a period of economic downturn, people get more sick without getting the medical attention they need. They simply can't afford to be sick. But I would, in a heartbeat, accept a wage cut if it meant remaining employed and being able to provide for my family. That being said, I would only do so if the CEO's of my corporation would be willing live meagerly like the rest of us on less that 1.2 million dollars per year.
So, in the end, I do agree with President-elect Obama that we can not let the auto industry fail. The fallout effect on our society would be catastrophic. But, in our age of greed, let's take a step back and be realistic about what measures can be taken to improve the outcome for everyone from the CEO to the janitor, at the littlest cost to those of us trying to hold together our own households.
That's it for today.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Thankful Thursday
I know, I know, it is technically Friday. I am a wee bit behind! We went home to Canada last weekend, and between that and our growing puppies (I will post new photos soon!) I am exhausted. So here I find myself forcefully awake at almost 4am, and I must get caught up! And to Heather, I promise I will carry on with the tagging, but it won't be until Saturday that I get to that.
1. I am thankful that I have had so many wonderful friends and family come into my life. To celebrate finding the love of my life and the marriage we entered together was awesome! I was so grateful to all of the people who travelled up to Barrie to celebrate with us, they have all touched my life in an incredible way.
2. I am thankful that I got to spend a couple of precious days with my only sibling. He surprised me by walking in the door to our reception, and many tears ensued. I haven't seen my brother for three years, and he is having a little more than a rough patch in his life. So it was wonderful to see him and reassure him that family ties run deep, no matter the distance between us. I will see you again soon brother!
3. I am truly grateful to see a unique and special relationship growing between my son and his new step-father. My new husband has become the role model that Jon needs in his life during these crazy teenage years. And he has done it without reservation. I can't imagine what it must be like learning to be a parent when you miss everything up to age 14, but Greg has done this with grace and responsibility. He is teaching my son what the meaning of integrity is in this challenging world.
4. I am thankful that even though I do not have the right to cast a vote in this nation I now call home, that I was able to witness a nation get past old but not forgotten inequalities. Now citizens of all colours and backgrounds will know that anything is possible.
That's it for today. I promise to catch up and get back on track this weekend. For now there is a little baby that requires my attention and focus.
1. I am thankful that I have had so many wonderful friends and family come into my life. To celebrate finding the love of my life and the marriage we entered together was awesome! I was so grateful to all of the people who travelled up to Barrie to celebrate with us, they have all touched my life in an incredible way.
2. I am thankful that I got to spend a couple of precious days with my only sibling. He surprised me by walking in the door to our reception, and many tears ensued. I haven't seen my brother for three years, and he is having a little more than a rough patch in his life. So it was wonderful to see him and reassure him that family ties run deep, no matter the distance between us. I will see you again soon brother!
3. I am truly grateful to see a unique and special relationship growing between my son and his new step-father. My new husband has become the role model that Jon needs in his life during these crazy teenage years. And he has done it without reservation. I can't imagine what it must be like learning to be a parent when you miss everything up to age 14, but Greg has done this with grace and responsibility. He is teaching my son what the meaning of integrity is in this challenging world.
4. I am thankful that even though I do not have the right to cast a vote in this nation I now call home, that I was able to witness a nation get past old but not forgotten inequalities. Now citizens of all colours and backgrounds will know that anything is possible.
That's it for today. I promise to catch up and get back on track this weekend. For now there is a little baby that requires my attention and focus.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Puppies, Day Three...
Here are just a couple updated photos, I want to see how much they change because I know they are all going to be huge in no time! My poor little Cooper doesn't know what has happened to his household, and he misses Gwen outside with him. I breaks my heart to hear him whining and howling from the window. But, eight more weeks and all will be normal for him again. See you all again in a few days...
Monday, October 27, 2008
We're Puppy Parents!
Well, I just have to say that we humans have it good only having to carry and deliver one or two babies at a time. Our Gwenny had thirteen puppies last night! Every time we thought she was done out would come another. Nine females, four males and all are healthy too! Check out some photos, I'll update often!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Life Goes On...
So, today was my first encounter with death at my new job here in Utah. Not that death isn't all around me every day at the workplace, but today was the first patient that died while I was caring for them.
My lovely father often asks me almost every time I talk with him "How many patients did you kill today" sarcasm included! And, I often reply "No one of course, silly" The joke between us being that when I was in Nursing school, our teachers would go to the hospital the night before our shifts and choose our patient assignments. In the morning I would show up all bright and sunny (caffeine in hand) and my patients would have died overnight! Postmortem care for Amy!
So today, I did give my little one excellent pre and post-mortem care, and honestly I enjoyed it. Which befuddles my co-workers. But the point of my story is that all of my awesome co-workers were coming to my bedside constantly to provide me with emotional support. They even asked me if I needed to go home early and decompress, so I am truly finally enjoying my workplace for the wonderful place that it is. I love my job, no lie!
My lovely father often asks me almost every time I talk with him "How many patients did you kill today" sarcasm included! And, I often reply "No one of course, silly" The joke between us being that when I was in Nursing school, our teachers would go to the hospital the night before our shifts and choose our patient assignments. In the morning I would show up all bright and sunny (caffeine in hand) and my patients would have died overnight! Postmortem care for Amy!
So today, I did give my little one excellent pre and post-mortem care, and honestly I enjoyed it. Which befuddles my co-workers. But the point of my story is that all of my awesome co-workers were coming to my bedside constantly to provide me with emotional support. They even asked me if I needed to go home early and decompress, so I am truly finally enjoying my workplace for the wonderful place that it is. I love my job, no lie!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
A Beautiful Fall Day!
Getting cancelled from my shift last night was a bit of a blessing in disguise! I got to spend an awesome day with friends and my family. Indian summer has set in here in Utah, and the mountains are ablaze with beautiful fall colours. After having brunch with one of Greg's lifelong friends, it was too beautiful to spend the day inside. So, off we went on a drive through the mountains around Salt Lake City. I wish I hadn't been gawking at all the amazing scenery, I could have shown you what I'm talking about! It's a good thing I wasn't driving because I'm sure we would be at the bottom of one of the canyons, I couldn't take my eyes off the mountain scenery. Wow, I can't believe that my life has brought to this beautiful place, brought me a wonderful new husband, and solidified our family! Tomorrow is our one month anniversary, and I honestly can't believe time has gone by that quickly, before I know it Jonathan will be off to college!
(I cheated with the photo, this is from Fitzgerald Petersen www.pbase.com/fireeng833)
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Just beginning...
So, I am a newbie to the blogging world, but I am intrigued and fascinated by all of the creative blogs out there! This is my attempt to join the ranks, but it is 4 am, so I'll have to come back at a better hour and let the creativity flow!
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