Tigered Out

Personally I couldn't care less about who or what Tiger Woods “does”, but the media attention and hypocracy associated with it says something so pathetic about who we are as a culture, I could not let it pass without comment.

I was especially outraged by the comments made by the Augusta National Golf Chairman, Billy Payne who has the audacity to try to give Tiger a public spanking while reaping the huge financial rewards that will be a result of him playing at the Masters. “..It is not simply the degree of his conduct that is so egregious here;” he says “it is the fact that he disappointed all of us, and more important our kids and grandkids. Our hero did not live up to the expectations of the role model we saw for our children.” First of all, Billy, if Tigers' behaviour was so “egregious” why did you invite him to play at your tournament? Secondly Billy, Tiger is not a hero (defined as a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength) nor a role model to me or my two sons, he is a golfer, period. And thirdly Billy, he didn't disappoint; he did exactly what rich and powerful men have been doing since the beginning of time. The assault was on his own wife and children and that is a private matter.

This brings us to the women involved. What the hell were they thinking? He's going to leave his wife and children for them? Not bloody likely. He is so handsome and irresistable they couldn't help themselves? Come on... they were in it for the fame and maybe money, and that is just as pathetic as him marrying someone, having children with her and then acting as if he is single.

I hate to say this, but from what I know of men, it is my opinion that 90% of them would do exactly the same thing, given the opportunity (sorry to the ones that wouldn't). And , in my opinion, it's just as much womens fault because THAT'S WHO THEY'RE DOING IT WITH. If women want men to be faithful to the family, as an institution, then we ought to make a commitment to each other and refuse to to do the dirty on each other ...I'm just saying.

And finally, it's about that Nike commercial ... the most telling thing about this whole episode... Tiger's dad giving him crap from the grave.. The most compelling arguement that the Tiger is, has been, and if Nike has anything to do with it, will always be nothing but a Brand. ( constructed from birth by his father). Which might very well explain why he got married when he clearly wanted to be single and which certainly explains why the little tiger wanted to be free.

My Little Piece of Paradise

Once enveloped by the Studio people comment on what a nice little space it is. They are seduced by Mother Nature flaunting herself all over the place, and if they are there to paint then they are already high on creativity.It's an easy sell.

The studio is in the Village of Belfountain in the beautiful hills of Caledon. A popular stop spot for day-trippers, especially those on motorcycles, but also in cars, on bicycles (I don't know how they do it... did I mention the hills?) and even on horseback. It has a funky coffee shop at the crossroads that is popular with both locals and visitors. Across the street is the current version of what was always known as the Belfountain General Store, that now sells food that is really good for you, and Smoothies! There is an antique shop a little walk from the corner and Credit Creek, a store with good stuff right there at the crossroad. Around the corner is the Belfountain Inn. It is a good food restraunt, that doubles as the local pub, and smells amazing everytime I walk by. Across the street and a little farther down the hill from the Inn is the Ice Cream Parlor and beside that is the very best thing about Belfountain, and the reason I know that the Inn smells good when one walks by and that is the Conservation area. It has a suspention bridge over a waterfall, a cave and a walking trail by the Credit River on the Niagra Escarpment; talk about Mother Nature flaunting herself.. don't forget to bring your camera!

If you are coming from Toronto and you take the 410 up to the end of it you will find that it now turns right into Hwy10 .. very cool and it takes several minutes off the drive to Belfountain. Take Hwy10 north to Old Base Line and make a left. A right at the first stop sign will take you into Inglewood which has an excellent general store where you can get excellent sandwiches among other things. But if you go there come back out the way you came in and continue going west on Old Base line so that you don't miss the Clay field on your left about 2km along. Stop for a walk around there, it is a beautiful place to take pictures. Beware of the red clay on your clothes though. Continue along Old Base Line to Mississauga road, make a right and proceed north until you bend into the Village. On your way out of town take the Forks of the Credit road it's a beautiful drive. Please if you are driving a motorcycle do not underestimate the danger of the roads around here. The hills and curves are very deceptive and there are fatalities every year.

There is so much more but for now I've talked myself into going for a walk in the park... stay tuned.

a before and after

It was a good idea that definately needed some work...do I need to tell you what it's called?