It seems like I have been neglecting this blog again. There is a definite cycle where I have so many things that I would like to write about that there isn’t enough time in the evening to put it all down and then I can go for a week or more without having anything that I would like to blog about. So here goes.

Its been quite a crazy few days around here. It all started on Friday evening when the store where I work was struck with another tragic lose. One of my employees was murdered on his way to visit his girlfriend. It was quite a shock for us. It hasn't even been a year since we lost our last employee in a freak accident. I think that the fact that they were both in their early twenties compounded the tragedy. Living in Ottawa all my life I have always thought this city was a safe place to work and play. Mike's murder was the 14th this year in Ottawa and the 3rd in one week, and to add to my worry it happened only blocks from where I live, and on a city bus, no less. It just makes you pause and think about your own safety. I have been all over this city at many different times of the night and day and never really worried about my safety before.

On a lighter note I also celebrated my birthday on Tuesday. Happy 34th.... almost half way to 40. We went up to the cottage with a couple of friends and had a few drinks and played a few games. The weather certainly cooperated with us. We were all dressed for the cold, like last year, but it was really warm with lots of rain. Overall it was a really nice time.

Then at some point over the last few days we had our 500th visitor to this blog. Now that's not many compared to some sights that get over a million visits a day, but its about 495 more than I expected to get.




Finally here is a video Riley sent to me its a nice light way to end things for now. Although its a bit disturbing.