Today is officially the first day of spring, 12 hours day time, 12 hours night. The weather has been springish for a while, let’s hope it’s settled in now. A bit of rain wouldn’t hurt.
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We hear a lot these days about insufficiencies in our health system. I’m one of the critics, but it’s only fair to tell the other side. Last week I spent some time in emergency. I had a bad fall, and at my age, the consequences could be serious, so I made a trip down the hill in an ambulance.
I’ve had numerous ambulance rides and have never met a medical attendant who wasn’t thoughtful, capable and caring. No exception this time. At the hospital, the staff couldn’t have been better as they checked me over. Thanks to you all.
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One positive thing that has come about as a result of U.S. President Trump’s threats to make us his 51st state is that it’s gotten Canadians acting together.
We are usually polite people, but we are getting a bit cheeky now in making our feelings seen and heard. Along with flag wavers and displayers, we have Premier Doug Ford’s “Canada Is Not For Sale” hats and the latest, “Elbows Up”started by Canadian actor Mike Myles.
The latter slogan comes from our hockey legend Gordy Howe’s habit of using his elbows as he rushed into corners to retrieve a puck or fend off aggressive opponents.
I like “Elbows Up.” It shows Canadians can be tough when we have to defend ourselves against aggressive opponents.
Some 50 years ago, we had a version of Superman, a comic book hero name Captain Canuck, who fought the bad guys with “quiet strength.”
He’s back, and politely but firmly, he’s challenging President Trump. T-shirts are available.
