Uncomfortable Inventions

Penticton Paradise

You can see why the Okanagan Valley (Kelowna/Penticton/Osoyoos) is called Paradise. They get a special ray of sunshine all for themselves.

Pedestrians' Insouciance Deadly

Over the years I have observed the fact that pedestrians in Calgary always think they have the right-of-way when it comes to crossing the street. This letter to the Calgary Herald Editor sums up my opinion almost perfectly.

Till Death Do Us Not Part

Great article about two lovers that were married for more than 60 years dying just 36 hours apart. Brought tears to my eyes.

Still Cancer Coke

I posted an article awhile back about the dangers in caramel coloring that is used in Pepsi and Coke products. Not much has changed as you can see with this little photo and caption I found.  Even so I thought I would share it anyways. The sooner the world stops drinking pop "cold turkey" the better. These companies need to go bankrupt, but I fear I may not see that day.

Bullied Kids Should Toughen Up

This was a cool article I found in the Metro Newspaper about a South Dakota mom who thinks we are creating a generation of victims by over parenting and over protecting our kids. Great advice and I totally agree. Here is a link to her blog: http://themetzfamilyadventures.blogspot.ca/

Hansel and Gretal New Age

This twist of an old story really made me laugh.