THE MANOR GARDEN IN SPRING 2022

THE MANOR GARDEN IN SPRING - 
By Bernard Bujold - 

The Manor's garden is in full rebirth and the warm weather of spring 2022 has given it a new energy... Ulysse is proud of the garden that he admires every morning with the squirrels, ducks and fish in the pond! 

SEE PHOTO ALBUM 

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JEAN CHAREST AND THE DEBATES

JEAN CHAREST AND THE DEBATES - 

By Bernard Bujold - 

If the English debate (May 11, 2022) organized by the Conservative Party of Canada offers a conclusion, it is that the choice for the members is clear! They will elect a Pierre Poilievre with ideas very much to the political right; or they will elect a Jean Charest who emphasizes his long experience as a political leader, but whose ideas are to the left. 

It is obvious that none of the other four candidates for the leadership will hold up the road and they will be at most "king makers" in the September 10 vote, if there is a second round. 

We'll have to wait and see about the next debate on May 25, but the pace could be very difficult with a mostly English-speaking group that will have to debate in French. The results of the membership card sales on June 3rd may give a better picture of the campaign. 

SEE REPORT ON DEBATE LE DEVOIR

https://www.ledevoir.com/politique/canada/709740/les-candidats-a-la-direction-du-parti-conservateur-se-preparent-pour-le-premier-debat-officiel

THE WAR IN UKRAINE - VERSION 2022

THE WAR IN UKRAINE - 

By Bernard Bujold - 

The army in Ukraine is like the Roman Legion under Caesar time. Indeed the Roman Legion was made of peasants who also had to provide their own arms. Rich farmers could buy themselves horse and be in the cavalries but a poor soldier could only buy himself a simple sword. The army was an obligatory conscription... 

Today in Ukraine soldiers are coming from all ways of life but few are real soldiers. 

The book IN THE NAME OF ROME explains very well the situation under Roman Legions. 

SEE BOOK ON ROME 

https://www.amazon.com/Name-Rome-Men-Roman-Empire/dp/0300218524 

SEE UKRAINE ARMY 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/from-tycoons-to-pop-singers-ukrainians-of-all-walks-come-together-on-the-front-lines-11652091311?mod=hp_lead_pos8

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2022

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2022 - 

By Bernard Bujold - 

The mild spring weather is here on this Sunday, May 8, Mother's Day 2022. 

Happy Mother's Day to all! 

SEE ALBUM 

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THE DEATH OF A FRIEND...

THE DEATH OF A FRIEND - HOTEL LE ST-JAMES - (2002-2022)- 

By Bernard Bujold - 

He was a friend and I liked to visit him or simply to greet him. This friend was not a person but a place, the St-James Hotel on St-Jacques Street in Montreal. I had experienced the creation of his fame in 2005 when the Ritz had recommended him to the Rolling Stones. It was from that event that the place became a legend! 

When I learned of his death this Friday (May 6, 2022), I was sad! Death is always sad... 

SEE REPORT CLOSING 

https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/2022-05-06/hotellerie/le-st-james-a-ferme-pour-de-bon.php 

SEE PHOTO ALBUM 

https://www.lestudio1.com/LeStJames.html 

SEE HISTORY (Recommended by the Ritz in 2005) 

https://lestudio1.blogspot.com/2008/06/ 

SEE FACEBOOK ALBUM 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=bernard.bujold&set=a.10166405611245541

JEAN CHAREST AND ABORTION…

 

JEAN CHAREST AND ABORTION…

By Bernard Bujold - 

If Jean Charest's campaign needs a boost to win on September 10, we can't say that the latest media report on abortion will help him... In fact, 39 of the Conservative MPs currently elected in Ottawa are pro-life and it is estimated that 74% of Conservative Party members are anti-abortion. In the end, it seems more and more obvious that Jean Charest chose the wrong party and that he should have tried to dislodge Justin Trudeau, the current leader of the Liberals, from the leadership... 

To be continued! 

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ELON MUSK AND ME...

ELON MUSK AND ME... 
By Bernard Bujold - 

Elon Musk and I have one thing in common: we were both born on June 28th... Of course our life paths are very different! 

If I was born in Gaspésie from a lumberjack father surrounded by a loving family; Elon was born in South Africa (Pretoria) from a father, an ultra rich engineer, co-owner of an emerald mine, but very violent, and he grew up with his divorced mother who came back to live in his native Canada in Regina. Elon studied in Kingston, Ontario (Queen) before moving to the United States in 1990. He started his business in 1995 in California in the high tech industry. His first success was Zip2, a Google Map-like program. 

You have to read his mother's autobiography, Maye Musk: A WOMAN MAKE A PLAN, to understand his origins. 

Elon and I may have the same horoscope sign, but let's just say our fates are quite different... 

SEE HIS BIOGRAPHY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk#:~:text=Elon%20Reeve%20Musk%20FRS%20(%2F%CB%88,founder%20of%20Neuralink%20and%20OpenAI.

THE IDOLS OF THE PEOPLE - GUY LAFLEUR (1951-2022)

THE IDOLS OF THE PEOPLE - GUY LAFLEUR (1951-2022) -

By Bernard Bujold-

Like most people, I have idols! Over the years, some have held up well to admiration, but others less so... The most recent example of an idol failure is tennis champion Boris Becker, the idol of the world in the years 1985 to 1995. Last week he was sent to prison for fraud... 

Idols are always changing! 

I did not know Guy Lafleur and I had never met him, but he was the idol of many Quebecers and hockey fans. When he was alive, he was also criticized a lot and he had problems in court with his son. 

In the end, an idol is an illusion. It's like God, if you believe in him, he exists and it's this belief that makes him a reality for believers. 

In the end for me, my idol is Ulysses... 

Rest in peace Guy Lafleur 

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JEAN CHAREST AND SAINT BROTHER ANDRÉ

 JEAN CHAREST AND SAINT BROTHER ANDRÉ... 
By Bernard Bujold - 

Jean Charest's campaign has not succeeded to date in gaining momentum and there is reason to worry... 

Politics is like a horse race and currently the aspiring Pierre Poilievre is dominating. 

Is it too early to draw a conclusion from the race? 

There are three conclusions as of May 1, 2022.:

1. Pierre Poilievre is leading the race; 

2. Jean Charest needs a Saint Brother André miracle; 

3. My $15 membership card has a good chance of ending up in the garbage! 

To be continued on the two debates, May 11 in English and May 25 in French; and the vote by the party members on Saturday, September 10. 

https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/2022-05-02/pierre-poilievre/l-antiwoke-qui-fait-courir-les-foules.php