For one moment, we celebrated the win, the victory and we saw you, in our minds-eye holding the beloved trophy you had fought SO hard to secure. You were at the top, you were on your game – you played like champs and by golly, you were ready. For 59+ minutes, you were the defenders, holding the winning count over the feared and feisty Montreal Alouettes. Yes, there were a few blunders – but the opposition dropped the ball and you had a running start.We are the thirteenth man – the true thirteenth man and we stood beside you, cheering, celebrating. We were with you during the entire game and we were also the one on the field with you. And now we stand with you, support you when your legs and breath can't. We lift you high, we carry you and there is nothing to neither absolve nor forgive - for you were the giving ones at the cost of personal injury and a season of solid, hard work. Your leader is truly our hero, and you, every one of you are all winners. There is nothing to warrant sullen stares or slump shoulders. We wear our green pride with outstanding dignity.
It could have, should have turned out different, but there is nothing different in the way we see you now. It was a tainted cheap victory for the Montreal Alouettes scoring in the dying second and officially 'winning.' That's all. In sickening pomp and spectacle they rendered their speeches acknowledging self-proclaimed splendor, in a moment that was stolen from you, our beloved green team.
The prize was plucked from your hand, but that does not define whom you are.
You are the best; the most admirable and you are our finest – our family.
We loved you yesterday, the day before yesterday and nothing has changed.
Congratulations on a game well played and taking us with you to the top.
Enjoy your well-deserved break, your rest - and while we will miss you, we anticipate our 2010 reunion and season.
The Desiderata
Max Ehrmann - 1927
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.
Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.






We have been busy organizing the outdoor shelters with heating blankets, heating pads and soft clean cozy bedding for Stormy and his other playmates. Before the snow and frosty weather arrive. Stormy is looking in our patio window and likely wondering why he can't live in the 'castle' too! I go to bed each night knowing that our outdoor feline friends live better than many people - they have a roof over their head, warm beds, regular meals and medical care when needed.
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