Ulogs are popping up all around the platform. The brainchild of @surpassinggoogle who introduced them to the platform as a way for newbies to produce original content by telling about their life.
Then, @snook took on the cause and began evangelizing them far and wide. If you don’t know @snook, let me tell you, there is a reason there is a tag just for her — #snookmademedoit — suffice to say I’m doing a Ulog.
Not sure how often, but it might be kind of fun. So, why not? It’s writing after all and, well, I’m here to do writing. In case you’ve missed the message, I’m doing a ulog.
Canada Day Today
Today is Canada Day. It’s when we Canucks celebrate our country. So, how come July 1st when the Americans are going to celebrate on July 4th? Well, it’s more an historical thing than trying to copy our American neighbours.
On July 1, 1867 the British North America Act came into effect bringing the provinces of Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia into the Dominion of Canada. In 1982 the Constitution Act replaced the BNA and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was added. Dominion Day became Canada Day.
As a child I didn’t remember there being parties like take place today on then Dominion Day. It was a holiday and people enjoyed that it was a holiday but it wasn’t treated as anything special. I do recall the year long party in 1967 which was our centennial year.
Canadian pride was rather quiet and not often expressed. Flags were rarely seen flying. Well, speaking of flags, we didn’t actually have a national flag until 1965. Until then we had the Canadian Ensign which featured the Union Jack and the Canadian Coat-of-Arms. It was easily confused with the provincial flag of Ontario.
Today, Canadians fly the red maple leaf with great pride. During the time Canadians were fighting in Afghanistan when a fallen Canadian was returned home, they and the family travelled under escort along what is now called the Highway of Heroes. Canadians waved flags from the bridges along the route to show respect to the sacrifice the family had made.
Morbid thoughts on this celebratory day. They come to mind as Canada prepares to take up a role in the volatile region of Mali.
On a happier note, the Royal Canadian Air Force for the first time in it’s history is forming the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Canada.
So, just in case there is any confusion — I am Canadian
Does Anything of Interest Come From Canada?
Well, you mean other than me, right? Of course.
Canadians can be rather creative and inventive. Likely has something to do with our cold winters, people have to do something. We currently have a population of about 35million people. The inventors among us have patented some 1million inventions.
Let’s explore what are some things that you may not know originated in Canada:
— 5-pin bowling was invented in Toronto in 1909
— basketball was invented by a Canadian in 1891 but was played in the US
— lacrosse was played by native Canadians and codified in 1860
— ice hockey was first played in Canada
— Bone Marrow Compatibility Test in 1960
— Electron Microscope in 1937
— Cardiac Pacemaker in 1950
— Insulin for diabetics in 1922
— Kerosene in 1846
— antigravity suit for high-altitude jet pilots in 1941
— CPR Mannequin in 1989
— Electric Car Heater in 1890
— Electric wheelchair for WW2 veterans
— the odometer in 1854
— snowmobile in 1958
— automatic postal sorter 1957
— electric organ 1928
— radio-transmitted voice 1904
— standard time 1878 (sorry about that)
— television system 1927
— canola 1970s
— mcintosh apple 1796
— plexiglass 1931
— electric lightbulb 1874 (sold the patent to Thomas Edison)
— garbage bag (polyethylene) 1950
— paint roller 1940
— snowblower 1925
… and the list could go on
So What Did I do This Canada Day?
Well, exciting times for me. I spent the day reading and doing some writing. We’re experiencing a heat wave this weekend which is sending the temps up into the 90s and high humidity. My lungs are not real healthy so temps like this are dangerous for me. It’s best I stay in where it is cool.
Remembering Life is Precious
This morning I received a call from the branch President. He informed me that branch was going to remain closed today. He then informed me of the sudden passing of one of our members yesterday.
He was out on Lake Ontario enjoying some boating on this holiday, wasn’t feeling well, went to hospital where he died of a heart attack.
He was in his early 70s and a generally healthy fellow. He was very easy going and well liked. There was no reason for anyone to even consider that when they saw him last that it would be the last time.
Remember to appreciate the special people in your life often. You’ll never know when they wont be there to appreciate.
So there I go. The first uLog. Just what you need, my ramblings on a regular basis. Button up and hold on folks.
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This is so wonderful and that commercial is GREAT!!!! if you just skipped it go back are take a short listen :D
Thank YOU for making one!!! I love it!! :D
you are a wicked wicked influence Ms Snook ... yes that commercial is epic
I personally don't drink Canadian but the commercial is well worth watching.
I call shenanigans. LOL
— Dudley Do Right 1959
— Maple syrup predates the arrival of Europeans
Hehe I love you. Happy Canada Day!
well, no self-respecting Canadian would have created the likes of Dudley Do Right.. they were definitely Americans ... and yes maple syrup a lovey rite of spring
Happy Canada Day to you as well, @shadowspub. I knew some on your list, but some surprised me.
Sorry to hear about your friend.
it often is surprising how much Canadians have created with very little notice. When the Avro Arrow project was shut down a lot of the engineers from there went on to work at NASA.
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Happy Canada day
The best investment is investing in people... Though some meant be cunning but some we surely reciprocate one day
#keep ulogging
#more strength to you @ surpassinggoogle
I think I'll probably be doing this, too. I wasn't sure of its value when I first heard about it -- but there are writers like you who can make the phone book sound interesting. I figure I can at least make the effort.
I know you've written enough in your life to realize that something like this -- which is basically a running journal -- can be life-changing. It could be fascinating to see where it leads.
<3 #shadowspubmademedoit -- and #snookmadeherdoit
Who knows where this madness will end?
LOL I love those tags... we could have tags telling a whole story in time. Phone books.. I sort of remember them back in the olden days. I expect you will write lovely ulogs @enchantedspirit and that @catweasel ... oh lord.. we'll be shuddering at what he'll come up with.
Hey, @shadowspub!
WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME to the world of @surpassinggoogle's world of #Ulogs.
Wonderful recount of what Canada Day means to you through time. Had NO idea all those were Canadian inventions. Amazingggg.
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thank youo @angelacs .. there are a lot of Canadians who have no idea about Canadian inventions.
I can well imagine that, @shadowspub. Especially as there are so many. It would have to be covered a few times in civics classes I suppose. An amazing list.
I can't think of too many Jamaican inventions. Apart from glaucoma treatment and specific reggae songs that have done well, I'm coming up short. Will mull subconsciously and look it up if it nags. ;)
civics classes? never had them when I was in school but that was a day or two ago.
Happy Canada Day! I know the heat is horrendous. We celebrated my husband's birthday among friends (family is another day lol) and we were outside. He cooked turkey on the BBQ hehehe Then we went inside in the AC. It's nice in here. But we didn't get in in time before a mosquito got me. Those little pesky pests ;)
that is usually one upside to heat is the mosquito go and hide until things cool down a bit Apparently the one that got you didn't get the memo. Don't think I've ever had BBQ turkey, have had deep fried turkey and love it. Will be having my annual meal of it in a couple of weeks actually.
Cool. Hehehe, yeah that mosquito definitely didn't get the memo ;)
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Sooooo.... we have you Canadians to thank for Standard Time... And Television thanks so much! LMAO :D Happy Canada Day, what's left of it. The Mcintosh Apple..really? Hahahaha.
yes the Mcintosh Apple is Canadian although not my favourite apple. I really enjoy the honey crisp apples in season. I did say sorry for that standard time thing. I never actually watch TV anymore but now I know where to blame for so many distractions over the years LOL
Looks like this week is going to be fun; about 96 degrees as of today in NH, and I'll be going up there with the Fam later on. Hell yeah. Thank God for the portable airconditioner.
looks like the heat is going to persist in my neck of the woods for at least this week. will give me good reason to stay in the cool and maybe write
Ah. So it's not just this area. Good.
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Happy Canada day to all.
Awesome commercial.. hehe
Nice one.
Keep ulogging
Hello sorry about that,but happy canadas's day,lots of love dear.
Happy Canada day to all.
Awesome commercial..
Keep uplogging
Happy canada day.This is a great day to remember.
I try not to write ulogs... I just lead a far too boring life! I actually worked on Canada Day, but did celebrate after with a few Blue! I've always enjoyed that commercial, but here is one of my favs from Just for Laughs...
Sorry to hear about your friend,btw happy canada day,thanks a lot for your support @surpassinggoogle to @shadowspub
Hi! Hope you managed to stay comfortable and cool in such hot weather. You know- not only did I not know that any of those epic inventions were thanks to Canada- I didn't even know there was a Canada Day until my arrival here on Steemit!
I'm so glad you've started Ulogging- and I look forward to getting to know you better through your posts :)
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, and you are right- it's so important to appreciate your friends and loved ones. Life changes at the drop of a hat. Wishing you some cooler weather, E xx
I didn't realize kerosene was invented in Canada. We use it to light up the pirate ship's kerosene lamps at night. Thank you!