Thought for Today ~

"We strongly support free speech and we believe that all authors and publishers must support the following fundamental freedoms:  freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication.  These fundamental freedoms are embodied in the Canadian Charter of Rights."

~ Statement made by Avie Bennett, Chairman of McClelland and Steward Inc., rejecting a demand that a book be withdrawn from publication, Newsletter of the Canadian Centre of International PEN, Dec. 1990.

"...what is important about free speech in a democracy is not only that everyone has a right to express an opinion, however ill-considered, but that fools should have full liberty to speak so that they can be recognized to be fools."

~ Northrop Frye, cultural critic, Entry 774.  Notebook 1997.1. Northrop Frye Newsletter, Summer 1997.

Smile for Today ~

Beauty in the most unexpected places ~ A small green-leaf plant, decorated with artificial berries for commercial sales last Christmas, displays its true colours in July!

Wet Paint!

 

 Law Office Shawn Richarz

 

The Craftsman, his assistant & the Genie Lift

This beautiful landmark stands as a reminder of Cayuga's historical past.

Smile for Today ~

PLEASE WALK ON THE GRASS *

 

 

*Wording on signs in Toronto's public parks introduced by Thomas (Tommy) W. Thompson, first Parks Commissioner, Metropolitan Toronto (1955 - 81)

 



Thought for Today ~

"You think we are lonely when we are out on the land.  I tell you it's the people in the cities who are lonely."

~ Roger Kuptana

[John Robert Colombo's FAMOUS LASTING WORDS Great Canadian Quotations, Douglas & McIntyre Ltd., 2000.  Photo: lbw ]



"It is only after long practice and much interest in the work that one can set down plain truth, without over-embellishment or wandering from the point....When this is done even the truth itself sounds a little better than true, which is the basis of what is called literature."

~ Stephen Leacock (1869 - 1944) Canadian teacher, humourist, writer.

Selkirk ~ Haldimand County ON

Pretty in Pink ~