Speaking of good ideas...

There seems to be much hullabaloo over the recent mini-budget/economic update from the Conservatives today. Personally, I don't care if they're Tory or Liberal cuts. If this means a little more money for me and my family, I'm all for that. I know what's best for me and my family, not some former Liberal environment minister, just as an example.

And about the GST cut, I can guarantee to anyone who refers to the savings as merely pennies: I've seen a difference. Yes, it isn't much, but it is a difference I can see. Deciding down the road that these kinds of tax savings are worth rescinding just might be seen as kind of a step back and certainly not a way to get anymore popular with the people.

Sinking to a new low

I've never been the type to hop onto the whole climate-change train and this article here gives great insight into why this whole debate can't be taken seriously. Perhaps more amusing to me is the fact that there are people who are actually this intent to show just how much trouble we're in.

Why I love cynicism

There's a mailbox not far from my apartment. It could be argued that it makes a provocative point about democracy. Truth be told, though, it's just another reason why I hate living in Old Strathcona: there are no shortages of noisy opinion with which to drown yourself in rhetoric and negative commentary.

The sign reads thus:

"Your lifetime supply of democracy: X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X"

It's a rather bleak view of democracy, admittedly, but I feel that than pointing blame at the system itself, it highlights the general misunderstandings about what it really means to be an active citizen in this country. Generally speaking, I think that far too many people are just too lazy than do anything more than cast their vote every few years. If they don't like what they see, they have to realize that they actually do have the ability to make a difference. If they can't take the time to find out how, it's no one's fault but their own.

Bachin' it!

Katey has taken the boys down to Kananaskis for a few days while I toil away here in Edmonton. Truth be told, I am glad that they will be able to get a bit of a break. There will be a few more helping hands around to help with the kids and they get to bask in the splendor of the gorgeous Alberta mountain scenery.

It's times like these where I struggle to come up with things to do in the little spare time that I have. Sure, I have plenty of things to do at home but with everyone gone, things just seem a little more empty. I hope they have fun but I'll be glad to see them at the end of the week.

Dad's Super Awesome Boys!!

This has got to be one of my favorite pictures. These are my two boys, Ben (almost 2) and new addition, Brigham. I love being a dad!

The "Lazy" Days of Summer

Ah... what an age to be in where your mom can get on your case for not updating your blog often enough. I definitely did not see that coming anytime soon.

I've been super busy working once again in landscaping. I've been doing the job now for 4 summers and while I have my crummy days, I really do enjoy it. The company I work for has been involved in some pretty impressive projects as of late and I've always liked seeing them come together in the end.

In addition to a busy job, my home life has also become a little more hectic... although in a pretty awesome way. My wife and I welcomed our second son to our family back on July 7th. We heard plenty about how lucky he's going to be be but we also figure that we'll have a pretty nice time remembering when he has his birthday.

I'll try and post more regularly should my schedule permit. In the meantime, "Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat!" Otherwise you might end up with a farmer's tan as horrendous as mine.

Funny ad

Although maybe not the most appropriate, I do find this ad absolutely hilarious. But in the words of Levar Burton a la Reading Rainbow, "don't take my word for it."