Pension Providers

I'm not one that relies on the government for anything. If you think the government owes you something, then you will be very disappointed - hence my ramble on pensions. The Canada Pension Plan has been a shamble for many years. It was put in place to help the working public save for retirement. Well guess what? The government is in charge and has not kept it up with the times. That's not all, the government manages it, so you can be sure it will continue to falter! The provinces are worried and want to upgrade it because guess who has to supplement the retired person who can't afford to live on the pittance supplied by the Canada Pension Plan? Do you really want another deduction or tax by the provincial government to mismanage another government pension plan?
Ok public, here's a thought. Stop buying and start saving! This seems to be a society of, I Want It Now, rather than, I will get it when I can afford it. Priorities seem to be all  skewed towards spend today and worry about the bills tomorrow. Well wake up, because tomorrow is here. The economy will be bad for another 5 to 7 years and you can't afford to go on this way.
I've come from a generation that had a little more discipline -I like to think. We relied on what wages we worked for to survive on and not credit and dipping into our retirement savings. I know it's tough to hold fast but once you get used to it, it works. Save for your own retirement and don't think the government will take care of you. That's a mistake you will regret.
I mean I'm really...
 Just Saying

The Hot Seat.

I wonder if people really listen? How many newspaper articles, TV announcements and radio warnings does it take to stop people from leaving children and pets in cars during this heat???? I heard another this morning, a 9 month old baby left in a car while dumb ass gets something from Home Depot. Luckily, the child is OK, but is dad? I have taken some time off from my blog but the world pesters me with material to rant about. This one is close to my heart. I am an emergency worker and when responding to these calls my heart skips a beat. We can only hope to get there in time. Come on people, wake up!!! If you leave the new plastic currency in your car in this heat it shrivels up. What do you think is happening to your child or pet????
I mean I'm really....
Just Saying 

What Does Charity Mean To You?

Well, I had to break out of my busy life to give you this one! They came out with the top charity givers in North America. My wife listened intently to the list, voicing her pleasure knowing that these large organizations are giving back. I burst the bubble by asking her what she thought a charitable organization was and asked if she knew that political parties are considered charitable organizations. These large organizations want continued favors with the powers that be to continue making huge profits. The leader on the charity list was Wells Fargo. OK, a financial institution, with the second being Walmart. When it got to the third, forth, fifth etc. I got hot under the collar. They are all oil companies! I wonder what percentage of their donations go to political parties? With the injustice in fuel prices, I'm guessing close to 100%. I'm sorry to through a curve in the feel good moment of the day, but I always look to the bottom of the box. Make sure you do too.
I mean I'm really...
Just Saying

Things Happen

I have seen and heard media coverage about the Carnival cruise ship and how people dealt with the situation. Some good stories and some bad. What I had a hard time with was the attitudes of some passengers after the ordeal. I know Americans are quite used to suing everyone, but let's cut some slack. I haven't heard and don't think there was any negligence on the part of the owners, so why sue? It was something that happened, and this time they want to compensate the passengers reasonably. Full reimbursement, a free trip and $500. I thought this was quite generous based on what happened in the past. We are all accountable for our actions, but one would hope that people would have a realization that accidents happen and if no malice or negligence was involved, that an understanding would be part of the thought process. I have been through a few horror stories without any compensation, so I hope that people accept the accident and compensation and move on.
I mean I'm really...
Just Saying  

Saint Valentine

I was listening to a radio station yesterday and could not believe my ears. The DJ was complaining about how religion is brought into Valentine's Day. "Why does religion always enter into the picture?""Why can't it stay out of these days?" Yes, why don't we keep it about the chocolate and flowers, and while were at it, let's forget about the birth of Christ and stay with Santa Claus, and also the death of Christ, and make it just about the Easter bunny. I tell you with people like this DJ around, the rest of us look sooooo good.
I mean I'm really...
Just Saying

St. Valentine's Day

I am a practicing Roman Catholic, but have tried to keep the religious element out of my blog. If you have followed it, you can see that this is hard to do. I don't push my denomination, nor my beliefs, but let my personality and demeanor shine His word through. I thought on this day I would bring forth a quote from a very old book. Those of you that have read it, will know where it is from. This day reflects the importance of one item in which everything else will follow. How successful are you at love? Take the test.     
"Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends."

Happy St.Valentine's Day
I mean I'm really...
Just Saying

Self Inflicted Stress

The Toronto Board of Education is concerned over a questionnaire given to elementary and high school students. 50% of the students are worried about the future, family and school. They are strongly considering mental health intervention. What!! Another box to put people in. Listen, I don't know about you, but when I was a child, I had concerns about everything. The Cold War, world starvation, the ozone layer, cancer, and the list goes on. I managed to survive as I'm sure you did. I didn't need to be counseled by a mental health professional and labelled as this or that. Talk about a bubble wrap society. We are not only trying to stop any trauma to our bodies, but now our minds. We are humans, and most of the time we learn by going through the experience and developing strategies and actions that can deal with the situation better next time. If we don't allow these experiences to happen early in life when they are small, then how can we may make a life altering, good decision in the future? Let kids be kids. Guide them and explain consequences of their actions. Give a positive spin on their worries. Keep things as positive around the home as possible. Don't run to the doctor each time you have a hang nail or worry. You should know as parents or friends when to be concerned. Don't worry about being worried.
I mean I'm really...
Just Saying