Sunday, July 19, 2009

(lygenztia *171) Not my food...puhleez.


Is there anything grosser, or more inconsiderate than some idiot that touches your food? I hate it when some jerk comes up and puts their hand on your food and says “is this for me?” Then they give you that “oh I am so sly” grin, like they are the funniest person in the world.

Of course you’re not. Jerk.

And it doesn’t do any good to get mad either. Gross people can’t be educated into having class, that’s why they’re gross.

The “clever”, “funny” person that touched your food always looks at you like you are the one with the problem. “What’s your problem, my hands are clean?” is the common comment. Ya right, like anyone is going to admit they just picked their nose, left the washroom without washing, or was handling nuclear waste.

For all I know, you just had your finger in your nose, mouth…or somewhere way lower on the musculo-skeletal equator. Maybe, you just had a “smoke”, which is wickedly grosser than any conceivable body secretion.

If anyone touches my food, I throw it out. I ain’t eating that.

I just ain’t.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

(lygenztia *170) Mother Nature, I want a refund.




The weather of summer of 2009, so far, has been awful. If anyone knows Mother Nature's phone number, please forward it to me. I need to contact her about a refund.

Sheesh....

The folllowing "song" can be sand to the tune of "Where are you Christmas?"


“Where Are You Summer"
Where are you summer
Why can't I find you
Why have you gone away
Where is the sunshine
You used to bring me
Why can't I feel the heat this day

My world is changing
I'm rearranging
Does that mean global warming changes summer too
I need a barbeque
I need a street doo

Where are you summer
Do you remember
The one you used to know
Popsicles, sunburns..cold beer on the patio
See what the time's done
Is that why you have let me go

Summer is here
Everywhere, oh
Summer is here
If you care, oh show us the sun

Summer lives in your heart and your mind
You will feel like summer all the time
I feel you summer

I know I've found you
I just can’t feel your heat
I miss your sunburns

The joy of summer
Stays here inside us
When will we need our central air con

Where are you summer
Fills each and every heart with love

Friday, July 3, 2009

(lygenztia *169) Is this seat taken?


I don’t get people that always have to be close to……other people. I call them “klingons” and not of the Star Trek variety. You know the type. You’re at a movie theatre, nicely nestled in and there are tons of seats available. In comes the person that sits right beside you, despite 60% empty seats.

You park your car way back in a parking lot, away from the other cars. (for whatever reason) Then along comes somebody that parks right beside you, even though there are tons of spots that are way closer.

You are in a restaurant, looking for some privacy and sit in the back. Along comes the person that sees you way in the back and…you guessed it. They have to come and sit right beside you.

Socialization is good, I like people and I like being around people. However, sometimes you just want to go into your cocoon and have some “down time”. This always seems to be the time that the “klingon” approaches.

I’m not really sure if they are lonely, or find comfort being close to others. Or, maybe they are just deliberately trying to be annoying.

But annoying it is…………

Thursday, July 2, 2009

(lygenztia *168) The "free lunch" (for Canadians)


On Canada Day, the Mandarin restaurant opened its doors free of charge to anyone that could prove Canadian citizenship. Jimmy Chiu is the co-founder of the Mandarin and a true Canadian. He immigrated to Canada about 5 years ago, set up his business and provided employment for many other Canadians. What a great way to show your patriotism and give something back to the country that has been so good to you.

It sure is nice to see someone, for a change, give recognition on a large scale to our wonderful country.

So, what’s the problem you ask ?

Now, he is being slagged for being “exclusionary” and “violating people’s human rights” for allowing only Canadians in for free. What a joke. People were complaining that they couldn’t get in, that the line ups were too long. That’s because it was FREE.

When something is FREE, you should expect some inconvenience. Because other people are also going to come, to take advantage of something that’s FREE. At least, if you have time to wait in line-ups ALL DAY just for a free lunch.......think of the rest of the Canadians, that go to work....... each and every day to pay for our lunch.

I plan to go to the Mandarin soon, to show my support….and I’m going to bring my money.

Support for Jimmy Chiu, a true Canadian.

Thanks Mandarin!




Wednesday, July 1, 2009

(lygenztia *167) Happy Canada Day!






And a great day it is. I have fond memories of taking the kids to community activities when they were younger and loved being a part of all those fun times. As they get older, their interest in that kind of thing has waned. (for them)

Most of us enjoy this day off and while our celebrations are somewhat more subdued than the American version, we enjoy it in our own special way as Canadians. Community events, family get tog ether’s, barbeques and….fireworks. (If you don’t like fireworks, there really is something wrong with you.)

There is a big city worker strike in Toronto this year, but I see this as an opportunity as opposed to a setback. What a great chance to get out of the city and experience all that small town Ontario has to offer. For years many have flocked to Toronto for celebrations. This year, its a great chance to buck that trend and head to the lake in “Pleasantville”, Ontario.

After all, small town Canada is Canada Day more than Toronto ever will be.
Canada kicks ass.

Enjoy the day Canada!




I know this place is where i am

no other place is better than

no matter where i go i am

proud to be Canadian!

i am, you know i am
i am Canadian

i am, you know i am

i am Canadian

come on!

i love this country where i am

this land is where i make my stand

no other heart is truer than

the one we call Canadian

sing it!

i am, you know i am

know i am.... i am Canadian

i am, you know i am

know i am

i am Canadian

i am Canadian!