Helena D'Orville

Happy Birthday to you Barbara! Have a wonderfulincrediblewow Birthday ;-)

Trying to go to bed. I really have an issue with that, even when I am super tired, like now. I am pushing it. Very psychological thing... And very annoying.

While Canada is a country built on immigration - just like the north american continent has been - our government has decided that immigrants or individuals who became Canadian Citizens - even when they were born here - can be considered just second class citizens when they do not fit in the picture anymore: https://bccla.org/2015/06/its-official-second-class-citizenship-goes-into-effect/ Asked in a very simplistic way: is this right or wrong?

Purple orchids. I love orchids. And Hibiscus too :-)

Exactly, critical thinking should be taught in schools (a course that, by the way, I am certainly going to take at Queen's University next fall). In debate, there is respect, even in strong verbal and idea exchanges. In fights, there is no respect. In debate, both parts can learn from each other. In fights, there can only be a winner, or a looser. But society looses then, anyway. The ability to debate is a very important motor of a society so that it can grow in a healthy way. No dialog, no evolution. Do you sometimes listen to the CBC Radio show "The Debaters"? (every Wednesday). It is hilarious. For example, a debate can be about: "Which is the better Canadian Icon, the Polar Bear or the Beaver?". This is how we should learn how to debate, about topics that might seem ridiculous and that we don't really care about, even having to defend a point of view that we don't even believe in. Because human perception is not just one. And because there is not just one, a healthy society needs to have the courage and the ability to listen to all perspectives. Although this has to be done with strength, it must also be done with respect. Yes, it is possible.

I think that being able to debate, whether it being on a light topic or a deep one, is very much cultural. I am originally from France, and my friends from France living here and I agree to say that here debating is a very difficult thing to do. Nobody wants to hurt anybody. But there are ways to debate without insulting others, while still being able to strongly affirm one's point of view. So sometimes people mix "debate" with "fight". Hence the first debate TV show that appeared on TéléQuébec years ago, hosted by Marie-France Bazzo at the time - I don't know if this show is still on - that was called "Let's go for some sport!". And the song lyrics of this show were simply: "Let's go for some sport! OK, but I'll stay calm" (hopefully my translation is good enough to be understood properly). For French from France, debating is simply a natural cultural thing to do.

I have been in a similar situation in Kingston recently. I am lucky to have a family doctor to go to. But I was shocked to see that a Sexual Health clinic for women, who is supposed to be open and welcoming to ANY woman, was trying to kick me out because of my age... And because I seemed "to take very good care of me". Thanks for the compliment but this is a positive bias, and not very responsible as a health services provider... If now doctors and nurses judge if people are OK or not based on their looks, where are we going? This is the beautiful result of budget cuts!

I once yelled at a 6'4 tall contractor because he was really messing with me. I am 5'1. He was not expecting at all that I would have the nerves to tell him what I think. I might be a little short woman, but I got personality... And I also worked hard as a kid with my brothers and sisters to do renovations (not to say redo) our big family home with our father. So, stop telling me that putting a small wall here is going to take you over a month etc... I know it is bullshit! Works/Renovations at home? Always HELL! It never exactly is what it is supposed to be, and it always takes more time and money than it should.

Don't worry about BMI. It was made up by insurance companies in the 50ies to make sure that employees in big corporations would not cost any money to their rich Board of Directors and other executives. With BMI, anybody becomes obese very quickly... Silly, and insane. Totally unhealthy!

A long chair to enjoy the sun on my balcony.

A hibiscus. Love those.

A sensual nap in a hammock maybe? OK, forget about the caribbean sea in the background ;-)

Yes please Summer, report back. I am really curious about this. Thanks.

Hello Moloc! Welcome here. I wish you a lot of fun hours here ;-)

I love the answers these women posted! And yes, Tim Hunt himself is the issue. Good he resigned. Typical for patriarchal societies to put the blame on women when in fact it is a men's issue. It does not look good for the science world and gender equity... Several steps backward for science? So much for evolution.

I think that if everybody leaves the ship, then this is "the beginning of the end". Things are what we make them. This website, despite the new rules since last December, is still what we make of it. Human beings adapt to new situations. We can still talk about many things, and even the things that are supposed to be censored, using the art of language. Think about countries where freedom of expression is a real issue for human beings, and even a risk for them to be killed. Ladies & Gentlemen, YES, the F--K you can write about anything you want! Don't give up, or this government will win this for good! Resistance is the solution. Nobody will tell me how I should live and enjoy my sexuality, even when it is related to business. F--K Yeah!

Just like Meaghan, I bought vanilla ice cream too :-)

Trying to sleep... And obviously it is not working!

White towels for my guests.

Scenic back roads! Giving or receiving a massage?

"From nothing, nothing can come" (King Lear, Shakespeare)

Honestly just looking at it scares me! Am I the only one???

Woohoo! Bravo Nicolette! Congratulations on your participation to this board! 8000 other posts to go ;-)

Welcome on Lyla Thylander! The more you will visit the website, read the threads etc... the better you will understand how it works, and which sections are more of your interest. And once you are not moderated anymore, it is going to be easier for you. A lot of fun to come! ;-)

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