My Beginnings

Thanks to the Oshawa Community Museum for providing this historical photo.

Barnhart's Pavilion, 1964


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This was the building on the beach where my parents were renting an apartment, soon after they came to Canada, around the time I was born. My mom remembers that the rent was $25/month. Have written in the original blog that there was a dance hall on the main floor. [And my mom can still remember the words of some Everly Brothers songs which were later recorded by the Beatles!]

Horse Farms

This is a fairly old photo of mine and I'd like to get some new horse photos. [Have seen horses in fields in the country but haven't had a chance to take pictures of them yet.] {This is a random photo from the roadside, for the record.}

When my family first moved from the city to the suburbs--a country area--there was a small horse farm near us. A family raised Arabian horses. They were beautiful to look at, of course, and my friends and I were privileged to have some horseback rides. At the time, we were very young and a daughter of the family just led us around the corral. But it was special! [My mother never wanted to let me have a ride on the coin-operated horses or rides and it made me sad, at the time. (It's not really a big deal but I had asked many times when we went shopping. And I guess my mom wanted to save money!?) And it seems I got something better than an artificial ride (although they looked like fun too)!?]

There also used to be a famous race horse on the outskirts of my town--in a different direction. One year, my class went to the farm on the field trip. [Those horses were very large!]

My "Farm"

This photo shows a vegetable/herb garden I planted at a cottage I was renting a while ago. Didn't have much space but everything helps, right? I had flowers planted in the front yard. It's often easier to plant flowers but any kind of gardening is helpful, in my opinion. [It's quite enjoyable and healthy!]

Farm Film

Along with the farm theme, which I've been writing about, I remembered a movie called "The Astronaut Farmer" [2006/07]. Saw it a few years ago. It's cute--a family film. Don't recall who was making fun of whom, or if anybody was!? But it's interesting, in my opinion! *** Have tried to add a link but it doesn't seem to be connecting properly.--Will include it in the Links in the sidebar.

Colours

In my opinion, pink is for girls!!! [Blue is for boys!]

Well, there are lots of colours needed in many different places! And sometimes you just need to have fun, right?

"Corn"--4

If some parties were honestly concerned about the interests of the "Irish boy," they maybe had some reason to be!? There was a particular movie from the early 1970s, which I wrote about in the original blog. Then there was another movie in the late 1970s. And the first Children of the Corn film came out in 1984. Did someone just decide to wonder about the Irish boy's interests, at some point? It's true that he and his associates had been sent down a certain path--not a very nice one. But at this time, it's not productive for anyone to fight for the Irish boy's rights at the expense of mine--if I have to say so! [I'm willing to cooperate with them; and to help them, as far as possible. It doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to turn all the business matters over to him, however. And some people have been very nervous of any possible contacts I might have with him. (Am not referring to he, himself.)]

As for my uncle's support of the gay rights project, it's possible he was supporting the "Irish boy" without realizing what the main strategy of the parties was!? Will have to try to send some hints in my uncle's direction.... [The other parties still have to behave responsibly, also! Myself, am not 100% sure how things should work out--exactly. I have an idea. And I'm not completely sure who is behind which type of story!?]

If any individual has been involved in public love stories that were told--whether it was the person's wish or not--they may not be a good candidate to speak publicly about the gay rights project!? The bottom line is, it's not meant to be a dating game for anybody--and we don't want it to appear that way [right?]! It makes sense that if a certain project or concern was promoted, they wouldn't want to get side-tracked from it! [Even though film people and others are free to tell whatever other romantic stories they wish to! (Assuming they're not about real-life people without their consent.)]

From my view, it doesn't so much matter which man I was supposed to work with--if a "Senator Smith" [from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, 1939] situation was coming up [in public]. Have said I'm trying to be cooperative and agreeable. But even if the "Irish boy" wanted to speak publicly, it wouldn't be easy for film people and some of the public to take him seriously! [Previous films/TV are still on record, too.] It might even be impossible!?

As far as good efforts go, it says in the Bible that one person sows, another reaps, and it's God who gives the increase!--Did I quote it correctly? Nobody can do everything! They have to share the work--and the glory! [Have said that I'm interested in seeing the parties compensated fairly--will do what I can, if and when I have a chance.]

Some parties also don't have to assume what my role will be in this matter--when it goes public. [It's just a matter of time--short or very short--before it will, I believe.] There have been many parties involved; and not all of them were generally known. [I've been answering to "Mr. Spud," for all intents and purposes! (Some humour--but not completely.)] And that's where the battle may continue; but I'll do what I can! [I can't control others but I can do the best I can.]

"Corn"--3

In one of the "Children of the Corn" stories, which I read about on the Internet, the woman was wanting to get away from the situation as fast as possible!--And I could say, yes, I'd like something resolved--by now. But I don't just want to walk away.--I have a business report which was totaling 1,200-1,400 pages at the last estimate! If some police or their friends would like to know what's in it, all they would have to do is contact me with their official concerns!--They could send a letter; or make an appointment to speak with me.--It's just a possibility! [It's not necessary for them to monkey around with all kinds of male/female stories!!!] --If they're seriously interested in business, that is! [Somehow, I'm not exactly waiting for it--not yet. But I'm prepared!]