The Speci "You really should try to be more controversial in your articles John". said a neighbour to me the other day. She then went on to reminisce about some of the possibly "not so polite" things I had written in the past. It seems to me that there are only two broad areas in which one can make statements that cause readers to ponder and in some cases rouse them to angry outbursts. Those are the broad field of Politics. By broad I mean everywhere Government (or big brother ) has his finger in our activities. This covers, at least in cur Country, all aspects of our daily living including working, enjoying recreation, visiting cultural events, eating, everything we wear and on and on and on! The other area is religion. This is by far the most dangerous area to venture into since it can cause people extreme discomfort if their basic beliefs are challenged. For that reason most, excluding Theologians, tend to shy away from getting into it. As to the first issue Broad Politics, let moe say that the Day after Day discussion of a party in a death struggle with their party leader has become more than boring to me. It is actually causing revulsion. I am therefore dispensing with that topic as suitable for a more controversial article at this time. As to religion, particularly the Christian tradition, I will make only a few comments now. The Bible has been used over the centuries to stop scientific thought e.g. Copernicus has been used to justify war, slavery, discrimination against Negroes ,Jews, Women, persecution of Ethnic minorities, gays and even, among the lunatic fringe, murder at legal abortion clinics. This caused me some bewilderment even as a young boy when I was shown that the buckle on the belt of W.W.2 German soldiers had the inscription, Got Mit Uns- God with us, yet every Sunday the churches called upon the same God to defeat the Nazi hordes. This being the case then, it seems to me, God was the loser in the struggle. But look, it's really hot and my air conditioner 1s working overtime. People just shouldn't have to think deep thoughts as our lawns turn brown and the leaves are falling from some trees as though fall is already here. In addition we have my cousin and his wife visiting from Florida and we're getting ready for a few day visit from two of our grandsons. We should all be enjoying "these lazy, hazy, crazy of swmnmer, these days of soda and pretzels and beer" ( apologies to Nat King Cole ). Lest I've left you a little depressed here's a hopefully light thought to lift your spirits. 1CIT Tell me what is the most unnerving experiences you've had in going to a Doctor? [ can see you all saying various things. To me it was the first time the Doctor said, in his usual dull emotionless voice --"T'll need a urine sample -- just in the bathroom there -- the bottles are in the case * Wow, my whole body underwent an immediate change. 1 was sure that every ounce of surplus moisture | might have had evaporated at that moment. The Doctor must have noticed the ashen look on my face or perhaps he noticed my surplus moisture rising as steam into the air anyhow, he said " sometimes running the tap helps". I was embarrassed but with much perseverance, prayer and the sound of running water, { managed to eke out a minimum sample With this scar on my psyche I blanched the other day when our Veterinarian said to her Nibs " we need a urine sample from Sophie". I didn't say much on the drive home but then using my most nonchalant tone said * what are you going to do, use a big bowl and then pour it into the little jar?" "No" she said "I'll just use the little bottle". I do not possess a descriptive enough vocabulary to describe the ensuing activity. Little Sophie walking to one Continued on page 9 Tree Trimming & Removal Brush chipping Lot clearing Firewood Hardwood & Softwood lumber Glenn Guernsey 476-3757