Blue Jays one win away from capturing their first World Series since 1993

 
I am elated.  The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from capturing their third World Series crown.  Best of all, they could win it right here in Toronto. They are on the cusp of victory., a victory that would be celebrated throughout Canada, from sea to sea.  During these difficult times, Canadians could sure use a boost.

I have memories of 1992 and 1993, but many Blue Jay fans are too young to remember those unforgettable glory days.  Younger Canadians are enjoying the ride and I hope they will also be able to enjoy the sweet taste of a World Series victory.

This team is likeable and resilient.  They've been underestimated, but they've always come through when it counted.  They appear to be a team of destiny.  Let them body shame Alejandro Kirk and Vladdy.  I would rather have them playing on my team than Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani.

I also can't say enough about Addison Barger. George Springer, Ernie Clement, Bo Bichette and the others.  As for Trey Yesavage, he's been unbelievable.  His meteoric rise from the minors to World Series stardom is unprecedented.  He's a very cool and composed 22-year-od sensation.

Having said all that, I remain cautiously optimistic.  The Jays still have to win one more game, and anything can happen in sports.  It will be a Halloween to remember or we will have to play a seventh and deciding game on All Saints Day.

Go Jays go!  Bring it home!

- Joanne

- Joanne

An accident caused by texting while driving

Although there are campaigns against distracted driving, I don't think the campaigns are strong enough.  Distracted driving is just as bad as impaired driving.  It should not be tolerated.  Last weekend I had a first-hand experience with a distracted driver, and it wasn't pleasant.  It shook me up.

My husband and I were on our way to a family dinner celebration at a restaurant.  I was sitting in the front passenger seat.  Suddenly, I felt a jolt.  Our car was hit from behind, but we were not seriously injured.  There was some slight damage to our vehicle, which has to be repaired.  The driver of the car that hit us was a young man, probably in his late teens.  He was very polite and apologized profusely.  He was also very accommodating and provided us with all the necessary information.  Then, to my surprise, he admitted to me that he should have been more careful and that he had been texting while driving.

That revelation upset me greatly.  I was angry at his negligence.  I told him that I hoped he had learned his lesson and would not put anyone's life, including his own, at risk like that again.  He assured me that he had learned his lesson.  I certainly hope so, but one can never be sure.  The fact remains that he shouldn't have had to learn a lesson.  He should have been aware of the dangers of distracted driving.  He should have known that it is wrong to drive while texting.  What he did was bad enough, but what if someone had been seriously injured or killed?  It would have been too late for this young man to learn his lesson.

- Joanne