Still Reasons to Appreciate Canada.

Scribbles wishes all our friends a Happy Canada Day. Sadly, once again it is a somber occasion. Two years ago we were in the early days of the pandemic, last year we had just learned about the horrific deaths of Indigenous children. This year we have our tarnished Canadian flag.I'm sorry. I'm for free speech. Just leave the flag out of it.

Last year at this time, seeing someone driving by with a big Canadian flag on their vehicle, we'd think they're celebrating Canada Day. This year when you see a truck with a flag or two flapping in the wind, you can bet there's also a sign saying "Mandate Freedom","F#ck Trudeau" or something equally classy.
[Does eye roll]

That's MY flag too and I don't appreciate it being used that way.

I believe there is still more good than evil in this world. We hear about the crazies the instant they do something. We don't hear about the people doing acts of kindness. They aren't looking it for accolades. They do it cuz it feels good just to help others.

There are still things about Canada that I appreciate. I'm going to park my focus there while wishing my Scribbles family a Happy Canada Day.

PASSAGES | She Truly Was an Angel

“It’s the moments that I stopped just to be, rather than do, that have given me true happiness.”

 

- Richard Branson

 

Up, Up & Away!

Don't Dream Your Life, Live Your Dream

ANNUAL FEATURE |

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, 

and the life of the candle will not be shortened. 

Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

 

~ Buddha

what's NEW with YOU...

We can't always choose the music life plays for us,

But we can choose how we dance to it.

JOE FRIDAY | The Summer of Joe Begins

PHOTOS COURTESY JIM STEEL 

 

Celebrating With the Queen

May you always be brave enough to chose yourself even when others don't.

-Alex Elle

SCRIBBLES VIDEO | Presenting Pride Prizes

Mr. Sock made his first appearance away from home, when he & I when to my sister Jane's to present her with her prizes for winning our Share Your Pride Contest. Jane won the contest when feral-ish pussycat Bebee "chose her name" by eating a cat treat beside Jane's name. 

Here's our exclusive video of Mr. Sock presenting Jane with her prizes. Plus there's a new contest coming up and we have a sneak peek of it on this video.

Still Rolling After All These Years

BONUS VIDEO  |   The Rolling Stones 'Gimme Shelter' Live | 

This is a special treat for Stones fans. It's almost like being there, without the long lineups at the washrooms and over priced beer. LOL!  Mick & the band are still amazing. Think we're kidding? See for yourself. 

GARDENING HUMOUR

“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”

– Carl W. Buechner

Elvis is IN the Building!

The eagerly anticipated Elvis movie is coming to theatres on July 24 This looks to be very promising. Both ex wife Priscilla Presley and daughter Lisa Marie have given the movie's producer Baz Luhrmann their seal of approval. Both mentioned how the film captures the true essence of Elvis, who passed away in 1977 at age 42.

Here's a mouthwatering trailer for Elvis. We're betting it will make you want to see the movie. That's what happened to me. LOL!  

SCRIBBLES VIDEO | Pride 2022

 Here it is, our exclusive look at the events that took place during Pride Week in Niagara. Plus we also include a look at Pride events in other regions and we reveal the results in our Share Your Pride Contest.

 

BONUS VIDEO | Nathan Drake's Dance Mash-Up 

Why do we love Nathan Drake's appearances so much? This routine performed at Pride in the Park explains it all.

SCRIBBLES VIDEO | A Trip to Merritt Island

 During a recent visit to Welland, I made a point of checking out Merritt Island. Here's my adventures...

Happy Birthday Shelley

 

EDITORIAL | A Break From the Bad

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, 

deserve your love and affection.”

– Buddha