God sleeps in the minerals,
~ Arthur Young
awakens in plants,
walks in animals,
and thinks in man.
English – Writer September 11, 1741 – April 12, 1820
Today is my oldest son’s birthday. Just a little more than a week after my greatest sorrow of loosing my mother, my greatest joy was born. He brought us hope and a reminder of the circle of life. He has always enjoyed living on the edge and doing the unexpected. He has grown into a hard working man, a father and husband.
I’m not afraid of problem-solving.
~ Hanneli Mustaparta
There is always a way.
Norwegian – Photographer / Born: October 13, 1982
The focus today is on Women’s Breasts: No Bra Day and Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. So set those ladies free and be certain to book your Mamograms!
And don’t forget National Bring Your Teddy Bears to Work and School Day.
The News is good today. The USA has announced it will permit non-essential travel to the USA in November. The Canadian Snowbirds are packing and revving their engines as our Seasonal Campgrounds close the end of October.
Is it a sign that the Pandemic is lessening it’s grip or that we are just going to learn to live with it? Some of us are being a bit more cautious and still holding off on our travel south.
I have made mistakes
but I have never made the mistake
of claiming that I have never made one.
~ James Gordon Bennett (American – Editor Lived: May 10, 1841 – May 14, 1918)
*** National Denim Day ***
*** National Women’s Check-Up Day ***
*** Trust Your Intuition Day ***
Wear would we be without National Denim Day? Yes, I used the correct wear, W, E, A, R. Denim is one of the most favorite fashion fabrics. Especially now that we have stretch denim. What could be more comfortable than stretch denim jeans?
Today is also National Women’s Check-Up Day. So for all of my women followers, schedule that check-up appointment, do that self breast exam, get that mammogram and spread them wide for that pap smear. Pay attention to your health there are people depending on you.
Along with that, trust your intuition on Trust Your Intuition Day. If something feels off it probably is. You may not be able to put your finger on it, but your intuition knows.
Some things you’ll never know,
~ Eric Williams (1st Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago-Historian / September 25, 1911 – March 29, 1981)
and some things you’ll wish you never knew.
Usually between Labour Day and the first day of Fall we have a killing frost. Walking with my sister and our dogs we saw this turkey running through the grass. Turkeys are usually in groups, but this one was by herself and must have been separated from her flock on this frosty early morning.
For whatever a man has,
Christoph Martin Wieland
is in reality only a gift.
With all the inflated numbers and predictions I thought it was time to revisit the real numbers as per Google News:
| Location | Total cases | New cases (last 60 days) | Cases per 1 million people | Recovered | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Worldwide | 26,622,706 |  | 3,424 | 17,717,911 | 874,708 |
 United States | 6,218,900 |  | 18,871 | 3,391,087 | 187,698 |
| Location | Total cases | New cases (last 60 days) | Cases per 1 million people | Recovered | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 26,622,706 | | 3,424 | 17,717,911 | 874,708 |
 Canada | 131,124 |  | 3,453 | 115,926 | 9,141 |
| Quebec | 63,117 |  | 7,683 | 55,724 | 5,767 |
| Ontario | 42,834 |  | 3,150 | 38,741 | 2,811 |
Predictions for the USA include numbers as high as over 400,000 deaths by the end of 2020 from COVID-19.
We’ve been so lucky in Ontario. In London-Middlesex we’ve seen days without new cases. But fear of Corona Virus has mandated the use of facial masks and still has limits on the number of people permitted to gather. Churches still remain closed and School openings have been delayed.
I went to the playground with my grandson yesterday. Although the equipment hasn’t changed it’s very sad to see the loneliness in my grandson’s eyes as he is no longer permitted to mingle with the other children and must keep his distance. The public washrooms aren’t open, so small children duck behind trees to pee.
My heart breaks for all the children that are learning not to trust others, keep their distance and constantly wash their hands.
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