THE CAMP BY THE LAKE

THE CAMP BY THE LAKE - 

By Bernard Bujold -

According to the meteorologists' calendar, summer began on June 1.... 

Of course, the actual start of summer on the calendar will be June 21. 

As for me, don’t try to reach me because I’m ​already gone fishing... 

Have a great weekend—the first one of June 2026! 

SEE VIDEO 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ed_sx4I--ej7Ukbf45i3UUm2Wfm_PmGH/view?usp=sharing

AN AUTHORITARIAN PRIME MINISTER

AN AUTHORITARIAN PRIME MINISTER... 
By Bernard Bujold- 
Just as the Canadian Prime Minister is at the peak of his popularity, some Liberal MPs are complaining that their leader, Carney, isn’t patient with them and that he tends to be rather authoritarian… In other words, he isn’t the type to “coddle” those around him. I’m not surprised by this observation, and in my view, that’s precisely what makes Mark Carney effective and popular with the public. A majority of Canadians want a serious and effective prime minister... And to be effective, you have to be authoritative! Mark Carney is like a guardian of the lake... 
To be continued. 
https://www.pm.gc.ca/fr/propos

STORIES OF POLITICIANS

STORIES OF POLITICIANS... 

By Bernard Bujold - 

If there is one conclusion to be drawn from Jean-François Lisée’s books on René Lévesque and Pierre Elliott Trudeau, it is that Quebec of yesteryear was a golden age for far-reaching political ideas... Personally, I really enjoyed the first volume of Lisée’s historical work on the origins of these two figures, as I wanted to get to know Lévesque’s personality up close—he, like me, comes from the Gaspé Peninsula, he from New Carlisle and I from Bonaventure. Lisée’s second volume, which has just been published, this time offers us a look at the political stances of these two great statesmen. The book will appeal to political observers, particularly as the October 5 elections in Quebec approach. 

Does the inspiration projected by Lévesque and Trudeau still exist in 2026? Political inspiration exists in every era in one way or another; you just have to discover it. Reading Lisée’s two books can help us better understand the vision of Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and, conversely, that of Mark Carney and his Quebec allies opposed to separation. 

See author Jean François Lisée’s website 

https://laboitealisee.com/

THE INSPIRATION...

THE INSPIRATION - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
When high-profile events occur, they often have a ripple effect. Thus, the suicide of former star hockey player Claude Lemieux seems, unfortunately, to have inspired my condo neighbor—a man who had faced his share of media scrutiny over the past year but who still had significant financial resources. He lived in the nicest condo in the building... Why did he commit suicide? Only he really knows, but I can’t help thinking he was inspired by the hockey player… A sad way to start the summer of 2026! 

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THE SUMMER SEASON OF 2026

THE SUMMER SEASON OF 2026- 
By Bernard Bujold - 
For meteorologists, summer always begins on June 1 and ends on August 31. Scientists thus group these three full months based on average temperatures. June, July, and August are generally the hottest months of the year. This allows for fixed three-month periods, which makes it easier to calculate statistics and compare climate data from one year to the next. 
However, June 21 is the date of the astronomical summer, the official start of the season. This is the date found on calendars, and it corresponds to the summer solstice. This date is determined by the Earth’s position relative to the Sun. It is the precise moment of the year when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most toward the Sun, giving us the longest day of the year. 
Have a great summer 2026... 
SEE VIDEO

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xeLgt-plaOBmfnVDvppDdAIffl5b4Ghf/view?usp=sharing

CHURCHES IN 2026

CHURCHES IN 2026 - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
There was a time when all community life revolved around the church. When I was growing up in the Gaspé Peninsula, people exchanged news on the church steps. In 2026, we use devices the size of the religious images of yesteryear to communicate... 
The church is fundamentally threatened by artificial intelligence, because the faithful no longer turn to the parish priest for their personal questions. Of course, the church should be the link to God, but throughout history, the church has instead served as an advisor to the community on human affairs. 
We can conclude that artificial intelligence will not replace God, but it will replace the church, which, in order to survive, will have to focus on its true calling: God... 
SEE ANALYSIS IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL - religion section https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/church-pope-ai-belief-33d3c158?st=KTSNGa&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

THE END OF THE DREAM

THE END OF THE DREAM… 
By Bernard Bujold
Thousands of Montreal Canadiens hockey fans are seeing their dream come to an end. There will be no Stanley Cup for their team in 2026… For some, the pain is too much to bear, and they’d rather forget it all completely, while others say, “See you next time!” In any case, in the end, for many, the fun will have lasted a few weeks, and for everyone, life goes on. It will be Monday, June 1, and soon it will be summer 2026… 
To be continued! 
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LIFE, DEATH...

LIFE, DEATH... 
By Bernard Bujold - 
Humans' relationship with life is sometimes incomprehensible. How can someone adored by the crowds end their life (by hanging) a few days later, as former hockey player Claude Lemieux (60 years old) did? Lemieux was married and the father of four adult children (in their thirties). Conversely, there are people who are hated by thousands and who absolutely do not want to die. This is the case with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, the supreme leader of China, both dreaming of immortality. 
Putin's Russia has even launched a state project worth an estimated US$26 billion to fund research on longevity. The goal is to stop cellular aging, in other words, the pursuit of immortality. 
Personally, when I was younger, I had once thought about suicide, but I didn't act on it because I'm too curious and I wanted to see what the future held for me on this planet. Now that I'm an old man, like most old people, I'm rather afraid of death, and I would be happy to benefit from Vladimir's research... 
Perhaps I should contact him... 
Have a good weekend! 

THE IMMORTALITY ACCORDING TO PUTIN...

https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/putin-longevity-antiaging-92dee6e8?st=TwhR99&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

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CHILDREN IN 2026

CHILDREN IN 2026 - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
Time passes, and it doesn't ask us permission to change life on the planet... About ​fifteen years ago, I employed a cleaning lady who sometimes brought her two young daughters with her. I found it charming, especially since the two girls were drawn to my ​new computer... I recently learned that these two children of yesteryear are now healthcare professionals (in the private sector), married, and grown adults. It was a real wake-up call for me... Conclusion: Time doesn't stop, not for me, not for anyone! 
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RACING CARS AND MONTREAL

RACING CARS AND MONTREAL… 
By Bernard Bujold - 
I just finished reading the autobiography "PASSION INTACTE" by François Dumontier, former head of the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix. As a reminder, Dumontier was the promoter of the Formula 1 Grand Prix between 2010 and 2019. There was no Grand Prix in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, and in 2021, Bell, the country's largest telecommunications and media company, acquired Dumontier's Octane Racing Group. 
Personally, I attended the Canadian Grand Prix, but in a different era than Dumontier, between 1997 and 2007, and for various reasons, including the crowds and the difficult access to Île Notre-Dame, my interest subsequently waned. My "Grand Prix" era was during Normand Legault's time there, and it was always a pleasure to greet him when I ran into him around town. 
That being said, I loved reading Dumontier's book. It reveals several secrets about the Grand Prix organization, including the Normand Legault era, and one can only admire François Dumontier's career. 
A must-read! 
https://www.archambault.ca/livres/passion-intacte/fran%C3%A7ois-dumontier-dominique-fauteux/9782924923368/?lang=en-ca&id=4630959&cat=1884314&srsltid=AfmBOoopwQNedresL06B2KsN-6X6bXZUAFRUZFf7gGw_NFpmmWf2LOB4