Another Glove

Have written near the beginning of this blog about some "glove stories," including Michael Jackson's glove that he wore in the early 1980s. And I've just discovered another story which is quite fascinating. This glove actually went on a space mission with an astronaut.--He took it with him as a memento and for good luck, or inspiration, as far as I understand. It happened in the summer of 2007; and this was the first time I heard about it--I read it on the Internet. The glove belonged to the young man who went around the world in his wheel chair. His name was Rick Hansen, a Canadian. [The tour was from about 1985-1987.] It seems Mr. Hansen also visited some countries for the 25th anniversary of his tour last year. *** Have added a Link in the Waterlily II blog and will add one here. People can take time to read more, if they wish to. [Have only had time for quick research, so far, myself. But I had followed the news, documentaries, and special programs about Hansen's "Man in Motion" Tour when it happened and some stories since. I believe his entire story is inspiring to all people, whether handicapped or not.] *** If some people recall, I wrote that the police project was connected to a "space" theme; and Michael Jackson had also promoted space and astronauts in a concert [it was on TV--from Bucharest].--That was at least one concert which I saw [and I've purchased a DVD copy].

No Business Training for Some [or many?]

Note about Labels, added in February 2023:  Some posts under the New Insight Label have been deleted earlier.  Would prefer to delete the New Insight Label from my blog but the blog site isn't allowing me to make changes to the Labels any longer--unless I delete the posts individually and permanently.  Would like to keep the remaining posts under this Label for now...but the New Insight Label is no longer significant, as far as I'm concerned.  The Doc Hollywood Label is still relevant.  

One thing about the original "Doc Hollywood" whom I've been writing about is that he seems to have been employed by hospitals, universities, and government agencies.--All he has had to do was to pick up his paychecks, rather than computing all the financial figures and paperwork in his own practise!? He hasn't had to use very much business information, that is! As for an understanding of law???--No, no, no! Sometimes I've heard he has complained about other parties--and legal and business knowledge would've helped! But people didn't know how to do better--even though there have been a number of lawyers involved [somewhere]. *** The police have been allowed to give out information and "evidence" without any kind of accountability in a court system. In court, there would be many processes and rules about sharing evidence--giving the other party a chance to respond; examining witnesses; and having judges make rulings, etc. And the police "evidence" has gone straight to film/TV people! It's a "can of worms," if there ever was one.--Nevertheless, I haven't asked others to speak on my behalf, if matters concerned me, and I didn't ask anyone to take actions for me without consulting me. [We'll sort things out, in other words. And I've been answering the most important issues in this blog, to the best of my ability.]

Did They Create a "Monster"???

When I was a child, computers in film or TV were practically associated with science fiction or fantasy! They weren't in daily use--not by ordinary people! But we were beginning to have an awareness of them. A question asked was, "Could computers one day 'take over' and override human commands?" Well, am not sure it has quite happened [although automatic processes sometimes get out of control]. But the police project has been compared to a monster or beast, at times--like the "King Kong" gorillas, etc. *** A story told from TV sources on the west coast of Canada was that a young [Irish] boy had an idea for parties to compete in the police project!? This story might have been from the 1980s?--Don't recall exactly. And I've spent time all but begging the parties to work together, rather than competing any longer! [Have given up trying--have just been trying to pull things together, as far as possible.] But some competition has been quite deep-rooted. *** Now, I wonder which Irish boy was involved??? Was it the one we know of, or one from the far distant past? If it was the current one, I think he should consider the effects of his youthful idea!!!??? [And he shouldn't blame others for following his idea!] And he and his associates certainly don't need to blame me for the activities of all the parties from the past 40 years or so! *** If there hadn't been competition in the 1970s and 80s, it's possible things wouldn't have gotten to the point where we are now.--I mean maybe nobody would have accomplished enough, in the long run? [And although there's still conflict--so far--am hoping we'll get past it. Something needs to be settled soon.--Or we can continue hashing things out--as long as it takes.]

They're Not Just Polish--II

For the record, have seen and heard that Italians and Italian Jews had an interest in the "police project"--whether they were for or against the issues!? A prominent Italian-American speaker belongs to the Baptist Church, if I may say, and some Baptist churches have had an interest also. *** Sometimes I wonder if church people really knew what they were getting into--especially if they approved of the police project!? It's been pretty intense! But I feel hopeful we can get through the issues, one way or another. [Some results will be needed soon, for sure.] *** There have also been other denominations which took an interest and even sponsored some films.

They're Not Just Polish...

Haven't written much about Italian Jews in the past for similar reasons why I didn't write about the Polish Jews. But there is some evidence about Italians--from Quebec especially! May have mentioned a movie, Mambo Italiano, 2003 about some gay men and their Italian families. I didn't watch the whole thing because I felt it wasn't necessary; but I saw the first half or so. A line I remembered was, "There's no fate worse than being gay--and Italian!" The movie was set in the city of Montreal; and it has been distributed in different countries around the world, but not through the biggest film companies. One of the gay men in the film was also a police officer--a fictional story--although it was based on the real-life experiences of the Canadian screenwriter. *** Another film was "The Orange Thief," from 2007 if I recall. It was actually filmed in Italy--maybe it was an American film company? [Don't have time to look it up right now.] And this movie contains elements from the police project--and from the Queen Lady story, I believe. *** Have heard there are a lot of Italian Jews around the Montreal area. [Don't know what they're up to otherwise.] The Mounties have been represented by the red colour; and some gay interests in Ontario have been represented by an orange colour, at times [within the police project]. Sometimes the red and orange colours have been shown together, although of course they don't match very well! [We're working on it.] *** There was also an Italian family in a film I mentioned long ago, in connection with the "Irish boy." It was filmed in an area somewhat similar to the neighbourhood where he and I lived as children..... [Won't repeat everything here.] *** And there were the two men I met in Quebec long ago--they were Italian Jews to my knowledge--and they were friends of my French teacher in college. [Have written about this elsewhere also.--Maybe the stories can be found more easily through the Labels section.]

The Heart of Local Issues!?--Part 2

For the record, how much work or financing did the original Polish Jews really do? How many movies or TV shows, and what kinds? [There have been some nice TV programs from Toronto--am aware of it--regardless of who produced them!?] Have seen evidence that Jews in the Winnipeg, Manitoba area are sympathizing with the Polish Jews in Ontario. What about Jews in New York City? Am aware that NYC has an interest in the Winnipeg "human rights project"--whatever it's called--in connection with the police project. But has NYC been following the Polish Jews, in an affirming manner, or not? [If so, I'd guess the Jews even in New York weren't in the majority!? Will write more later.] The local police in NYC aren't sympathizing with the "Scottish" people who want to close down the police project--have seen evidence recently. [And these police appreciate that two fine officers were killed in the Haiti earthquake--in the line of duty--last year.] *** Hasn't it been more likely that NYC sympathized with the Italian Jews from Quebec!!!??? *** Will have to quit here, for now, and will continue another time.

The "Queen Lady's" Religion--part 2

For the record, would like to say I personally heard some comments from this lady which I felt were negative and paranoid.--It was many years earlier, to begin with. I'm not a professional person and can't say whether the comments were clinically "paranoid" or not. Am just giving my opinion! *** One time, within the past 10 years or so, I went to visit my church up north. Some members asked me, "What have you been writing about lately?" They were concerned because our Canadian Broadcasting Corporation had printed something negative about one of our TV evangelists in the USA. I told them it wasn't me who wrote anything like that! And I went to the Internet at the library immediately after the services were over that day. [I looked up the CBC, and sure enough, there was something posted which people told me about!] Was able to write something to my other sources, if I didn't respond directly to the CBC [don't recall for sure]. Other people are aware of what the "Queen" lady has been telling to others; and they know what the status of her church membership has been with my church! [It's not too hard to confirm the details.] *** There has been a lot of confusion--about a lot of issues.... Respectable people may have supported the Queen lady, at times?--I don't keep track of them all, personally. And in the end it comes down to what's credible and what's not!? [People can always make mistakes.--We all can.]

Military Prejudice

The main view from the military--American if not Canadian--has been prejudice against gay issues and/or the police project [or against me?], from what I've seen so far. Would like to write more about this but don't have enough time today. One thing is--as usual--that people really need to have the right facts! [We'll work on them....] *** Also, would like to emphasize that the police project isn't directly run by any church! [I'm not an employee of a church and wasn't asking to be.] We don't have to hold up the individuals or activities to church standards! [It seems people sometime try to do that--too often maybe.] I'm not a perfect person but I'm also not guilty of all the things that have been said about me! [And I don't want people to believe the wrong things.] But if the police project is entirely "Christian" and conservatively Christian--no. There has been a deal [of some kind] between the police/secret police and Hollywood people. And there you go! [We're working on it....]

The "Queen Lady's" Religion

The "Queen Lady" was a new convert to my church when she first met my family and me. Since then, she asked to have her membership removed from the church nearly 20 years ago. From what I've seen, she's been somewhat floundering around the area of religion over the years. And she developed some paranoid ideas of hell and doomsday issues [that was before she left my church]. It's been reported this lady has told her paranoid ideas to others; and they've been confused about what my church believes! When I've had a chance, I've written to make some corrections; and I've mentioned people should speak to a pastor of the church if they need better information. [By now, this woman seems to be more stable, from what I last heard. She had been associating with Jews somewhat, although she earlier said she didn't want to believe in any particular religion.] *** There were some single women I met in the church up north when the "Queen Lady" was still attending there. It turned out later that one or two of them had gay interests of their own; and one specifically told me not too many years ago that she'd like to find a female partner. I had gradually become aware of this interest of hers, although she wasn't meaning to harass me about it [and she didn't]. She had also told me she didn't want to talk about my legal matters any more.--Earlier I used to call and ask her advice sometimes. In my case, my legal problems have continued--whether other people wanted to discuss them or not! And some ladies in the north also began holding their own church services in their homes, rather than worshipping with our church.--When I travelled north, I didn't see them. For the record, I don't judge these ladies--not to say they all have the same interests. If I've referred to the Queen lady as a friend, it's not because I've sympathized with all her views.--I certainly haven't! My life has gone on a different path and so have other people--kind of a fork in the road. People change. Maybe we'll meet again sometime, maybe not. I don't want to condemn anyone--for sure not. It's just that my life is different now. [Am still working on some issues but am quite clear about my feelings otherwise.]