Jack is going to spend a week with his grandma while I'm gone so my husband will get a holiday as well:)
My small pottery factory continues while I wait for fall potterry classes resume. So far I have three mugs, an embossing plate, a crock for my utensils, and today I made another small pitcher. I enjoy the process and the learning. I have also made numerous pieces which have not survived. I rewet the clay and try again.
My provincial government continues to suck with horrible laws and policies. Miss Katie lives on something called AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped), $1900/month. The federal government has introduced a Canadian Disability Benefit (CDB) for all disabled Canadians, $200/month. Our provincial government (I spit on them) has decided that they will reduce AISH by $200/month and are forcing all people on AISH to apply for the CDB. If Katie doesn't apply for the CDB, her AISH will still be reduced by the $200/month. Basically they're stealing the $200/month from disabled people, or $180 million a year. And the provincial government also raised affordable rent for disabled people by $220/month, while they're taking away money. It's disgusting.
I need to change the subject because this government makes me so angry, sowing dissension and gaslighting people.
I'm off to walk the dogs because I like my dogs and they make me happy. The sun is shining and it's not supposed to get too hot today so I won't melt. I'm retired and I have time. I live with a six year old who has the most amazing imagination (although that's a positive and a negative at times). My hubby gives the best hugs. I have a roomba to vacuum up the bales of dog hair my dogs keep shedding. I get to see my middle daughter in three days!
Update. Just talked to my girlfriend on the phone and I told her she needs to go to Emergency again, elevated liver enzymes and congested lungs again. Fuck!
That F'n Smith and her cronies! That's terrible! I won't be surprised if Saskatchewan's current government follows suit; it's cut from the same backwards cloth.
ReplyDeleteYes, Smith is a piece of work.
DeleteThat's awful, stealing from the least able to defend themselves. I hope you continue to have a good trip anyway -- you're determined!
ReplyDeleteStealing from disabled people is despicable.
DeleteWhy on Earth would your government enact those policies? Why punish disabled people? Do they really think Miss Katie is taking advantage of public assistance? It's fucking insane. (Pardon my French.)
ReplyDeleteMy parents would never stop on road-trips either, and Dave won't even GO on a road-trip. So I have to go on my own if I ever want to make roadside stops!
I think fuck is actually a german word:) Our present government is so far right wing, they suck up to trump.
DeleteMy husband taught me how to relax and enjoy the journey on trips. I appreciate that.
Your provincial government sounds similar to a government I live under, only mine is federal. It really is indefensible to take from those with so little. I'm sorry about your friend.
ReplyDeleteIt's despicable and the government just carries on from one horrible idea to the next.
DeleteI am so glad that your trip is nigh - I do hope that you get to enjoy it with your friend.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too but right now, not sure it will happen.
DeleteWait- is your friend you told to go to the hospital the one you are planning on traveling with? I am so sorry either way.
ReplyDeleteDamn, I want you to be able to take that trip.
And stealing from the least abled among us is a sin. That's all there is to it.
It is the friend I'm driving out to Vancouver with. She's sick and after an 8 hour wait in emergency, she finally saw a doctor. They're busy scanning her now, doing bloodwork, trying to figure out what's going on.
DeleteYes, this UCP money grab is particularly appalling.
ReplyDeleteThe UCP is a truly despicable organization, far removed from their roots as PCs.
DeleteI will never understand the cruelty and the greed. It's heartbreaking and disgusting. We're seeing so much of it everywhere now! I'm happy that you're getting away on a trip. That area is so beautiful and as my late mom used to say, it's important to get a change of scenery. Our souls need that!
ReplyDeleteThe trip is up in the air right now. We'll see what happens.
DeleteI think it's absolutely appalling that the AB provincial government is clawing back the fed's disability benefit from AISH recipients. No other provincial government is doing this, I think I heard on one news report. Bloody Scrooges!
ReplyDeleteI hope your girlfriend is well enough to travel as planned. I've been to Wells Grey and seen the marvelous waterfalls. We stayed in Clearwater too. Well worth the stop!
Wells Grey is so beautiful. The government is hitting disabled people with a $220 increase on their rent and a $200 decrease in their funding. My daughter lives on $1900/month, which is fine for Katie but so many people struggle. Katie's monthly expenses will now be $1650/month, good thing she has no interests other than babies and dogs.
DeleteIt seems very possible that your friend won't be able to join you on the road to Vancouver. Will you postpone or go yourself anyway? Rachel will be disappointed if you don't get there.
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting to hear from my friend right now before I decide what's happening.
DeleteThe pension business sounds more like something that would happen in the big country down south. I hope your trip can go ahead.
ReplyDeleteSadly Alberta has become an extremely right wing province thanks to Danielle Smith.
DeleteThat is a stunning scenery. I do hope you and the friend are able to go.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too.
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