Managed two matches yesterday and the rest of the day was spent shopping. My least favourite item to do for sure. However the two matches were interesting and now there are 20 although still a bit to finish off on the second match.
But the success was a new pair of shoes that actually fit me well and are walk-able immediately although they are a good leather and will need some breakin. The last pair I bought seemed alright but were dreadful once I wore them any distance. They are a good dress shoe and will keep them as such. This new pair (more of an Oxford without ties but a button clasp) is great and actually made in Canada. That is always a plus for sure. So many of our companies ceased to exist due to competition. Lovely piece of leather which will clean well and are polishable. With with our dollar low that should help our manufacturing to return to Canada as we are very competitive, Another piece of equipment wore out and it was the toaster which we replaced but every toaster in the store was ultimately made in China although a number of them carried an American manufacturer's name. I do not know if we make any small appliances these days and it would certainly be a good market item to explore for anyone wanting to set up in business in Canada. There could be lots of improve in items like toasters to make them more efficient and better at the simple task of toasting bread!
The hostas are all freed from their weeds and growing nicely. The rain of the last couple of days has made a big difference. The grass is growing but I like to leave the dandelions to grow for a bit and the bees can work them. A good first crop for the bees.
Other than that the day passed quickly running to and fro collecting up various items settling into the summer pattern of walking at the beach, doing research and doing the dreaded gardening.
The Prime Minister has everything at hand and it appears we have news coming on the pipeline today. The United States has put a tariff on mushrooms coming from Canada into the United States. That is sad for people who like mushrooms and buy them exported from Canada into the United States. Gradually our store shelves are changing here as we make trade deals around the world. It will still be a summer somewhat strained by trade talks but amazingly Canada is slowly coming back into its own and standing alone on the world stage. Fortress North America is rapidly taking shape in the Arctic and indeed North America as the need to be ready for whatever becomes paramount in our minds.
I still think the only Senate Reform that is needed is increasing the presence of the Territories in the Senate by making them a region with 24 Senators and divide them up as normal perhaps six for the Yukon and nine each for the North West Territories and Nunavut and all of these territories will be a huge part of the new industries to come in Canada. The Senate in Canada is a place of sober thought and discussion with relation to the different areas of Canada and the senators are appointed from distinct areas within these provinces with specific skill sets in their expertise; final decisions on bills are always made in the House of Commons giving us our democratic process as all members are elected that sit in the House. But the Senate has made great additions to bills over time especially as individual members have their finger on the pulse of their area and can provide input that might be missed by members of parliament at least that is the principle.
More research today and a stay at home day and perhaps if the rain doesn't materialize some more gardening.
Time for solitaire puzzles.
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