Love this so much.
“The greatest advice I could give you is this: drizzle some honey over your next pizza. I swear to you, it will make you see God.”
Albion Falls in Hamilton, Ontario
It's sort of insane how many waterfalls exist in Hamilton, Ontario (often callously referred to as the armpit of Ontario) - and it's even more insane that I'm only seeing this one for the first time at 30 years old.
Here is it! Albion Falls!
Kind of gorgeous, right? And there are more! I didn't go to those, but I intend to as the years go on. One waterfall a day is all I can handle at this point in my life.
Few tips?
- Don't wear sandals. Wear some kind of running shoe or better.
- You know how you can see people climbing the falls? Yeah, don't do that. Unless you're a daredevil 'cause it's seriously slippery.
- Bring a towel.
Who the hell knew a place like this could be found only 40 minutes from Square One? Just nuts. Go!
Love
Mom Says
“An acorn at the window will keep lightning out.”
Helpless by Neil Young
I've never considered myself a Neil Young fan, but this song was playing on the construction site next to my parent's house just bellowing out of the speakers and it forced me to sit on the porch and listen. It's probably the best song I've heard from that man.
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.”
Murderers
The Best Mr. Rogers Song
I don't remember hearing this song as a kid, but when I heard it recently it struck something inside of me and I absolutely love it. Maybe it's his sincerity or the words, I don't know. I'm just in love with it. Please play this for small kids around you.
Food For Thought
Do you have any idea how much I love it when someone I know (ie. an acquaintance or higher) eats off of my plate without asking? DO YOU KNOW? I understand why some people might be aggravated by such an act since it might be considered rude - but I love, love, love it. It's so bold and almost, like, a friendly kind of bold. I really think that we, as a society, need to stop viewing this act in such a negative light. Why? Here are some reasons.
- Sharing is caring. We learned that a long time ago, let's bring that phrase back.
- When someone is too hungry to ask for a bite, it's a lot faster to just take it - we've all been at that level of hunger before.
- It's so loving! I might have germs, but does this food-snatcher care? Nope! Not a care in the world! If I've got a cold, well, now you've got a cold, bud. Doesn't bother me, we're friends!
- Offering someone a taste of your meal with the hope that the person you're with will offer you some of their dish is almost MEDIEVAL at this point. JUST GRAB IT AND EAT IT.
- If I've made a bad decision when ordering my meal, I need a backup. Your meal is my backup. Get on board with this. If you find that to be selfish, please keep in mind that this is a two-way street.
Do you need more reasons that that? Seriously, I will email you more reasons if you ask me.
In any case, if you and I are ever in a restaurant together - be prepared to have your food eaten by me. It's 'cause I love you.