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Lots of people talking this morning about the flight attendant who had a TAKE THIS JOB & SHOVE IT MOMENT: The guy's name is Steven Slater...while the plane was on the runway..he allegedly was continiously and relentlessly harrassed by a passenger who he says 'hit him over the head with a piece of luggage'.

Slater then got on the loud speaker and cursed out the whole plane and then pulled the emergency lever on the door...grabbed 2 beers....slid down the emergency slide...and walked away. ...the guy has become something of a folk hero. It looks as though overworked, recession-weary North Americans are really relating to his "take this job and shove it" moment.

Facebook and many other internet sites have been flooded with support for the guy, including one Facebook group called "Free Steven Slater!" He's facing charges of criminal mischief, trespassing and reckless endangerment, and was released on $2,500 bail yesterday.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: What's your opinion of what this guy did?

Nicole Wrote:

"I applaud the flight attendant who lost his "cool". How long can one put up with rude and ignorant people. Although Mr. Slater will be held accountable neither of those rude people on his "fight and flight" shift will be. So in the end he will be labelled as a radical by the courts.Encore please!!!!"

As time passes at the speed of...uh...time. I can't help but notice all good intentions start to fade. Weeks ago when I returned from a rejuvenated vacation week of canoe rides and mindless wandering, I vowed to keep the vacation spirit alive throughout my week...and... I did... for about a week. Don't get me wrong, I have added some new basic quality of life routines back into my day. But something happens to us where we forget to do things we enjoy instead of the things we 'need' to do. Week one was filled with a surprise canoe ride, drive to a beach to catch a sunset, and a couple of big walks that Sherry and I took. Week two, a couple of quiet moments on the back deck and we took a walk (to the mailbox). This past weekend was the beginning of week 3 post vacation. We hesitantly with hymmm and hawww, went for a walk. We were debating whether to just relax, maybe have a cup of tea, maybe see if there was a movie on, but we started our walk (to the mailbox). Before you knew it... you know what happened? Life happened! Energy came back, we passed the mailbox and continued chatting and looking at gardens and houses and trees and sky... all the things we miss in our vehicles and our lives. We were out for over an hour...and loved it. We must continue to battle basic science...stationary things wish to stay stationary and moving things want to keep moving. The health benefit is actually the secondary point. I realise that it takes a lot of energy to 'start' life; it actually takes a lot of energy to truly relax. But the energy is spent in the first few minutes to get over the first little hill, after that it's all coasting. Try it, try something. Change up your routine a little. Force that walk upon yourself, take your coffee in a travel cup to the waters edge or trail. Breaking your pattern doesn't have to mean skydiving. Life has a million more little things in it than big things. Enjoy one of them.

My mother in-law (Ann Benattar) has always dreamt that one day she would be a published author. One day she would hold a book with her name emblazoned on the cover. Her love affair with writing has spanned over many years and she was a regular contributor for the Muskoka Sun under the name “The Backwards Boater”.

At the tender age of 83 years young she has finally had her lifelong dream realized:  HAVING A BOOK PUBLISHED.

“ A couple of Tea” is a creative memoire by Ann Benattar - published by Shoreline Press. A series of  reflective pieces based upon her own experiences. A poignant, humourous and sympathetic  portrait of a couple in their twilight years looking back on the many joys in their past and making the most of the present.”

Please join us for her Official Book Launch : Aug. 14th 2-4pm @ the Port Carling Community Center.

Way to go Mrs. B!!!! We're all VERY proud of you.

And so it begins. Day number one of a smoke free life. I've quit twice during my nicotine induced years --- while I was pregnant. Quite honestly, it was easy to butt out so a little life could get strong inside me.

This. Is. Different. 

I love how it all started. I was thrown under the cigarette delivery truck by Dave. I happened to mention that I'd like to quit smoking and whammo! -- one morning he calls me out, on-air to do it. So, after a heated debate off-air, I decide to roll with it, thinking.... well, I could be setting myself up for public failure here but, I'm done having kids, so this could quite possibly be the only opportunity for the rest of my life, to force myself into something I know I should do.

And. Need. To. Do.

There are waves of shere bliss that run through me when I think about actually succeeding and kicking the habit for good. Then, there are moments I think I'd take great pleasure in causing Dave severe pain. Let's hope the latter subsides. Quickly.

What's great about all of this is we've asked smokers to join me. Like Jeremy Alldred did. He was having his morning smoke when he heard Dave and I talking about it and he called us up and said he wanted to quit with me. So, we're taking the journey together and invite you to come along!

As for Dave, in my eyes he needed to experience some kinda of pain along with me for putting me through this. I know I'll thank him one day for it, but until I get there, I felt he needed to actively support me. He mentioned that eating meat was his achilles tendon. So, vegetarian it is until Thanksgiving for Dave! His wife laughed at that. Hard.

Think he's gonna make it?!

Think I will?!