Lud

Life without the internet for about a month.. it was refreshing! Taking a break, clearing the head, it's a positive jolt! Sure, I missed events, album leaks, the latest videos, TV, online banking, porno, podcasts and shows, but I also appreciated the Toronto summer a bit more, it was a kick! And it felt good to take a step back, for sure. It was getting to be a bit much, spending majority of time in front of a screen. Radiation posioning!

Ok, ok! So I wasn't totally  from the net, I did have access at work, gimme a break!

In 1838, in England, The People's Charter called for six basic reforms to make the political system more democratic:

Every man over 21 who is not a criminal or insane should be allowed to vote.
Voting should be done in secret.
You do not have to be rich or own property to become an MP.
All MPs should be paid for doing their job.
All voting areas should be the same size.
Elections should be held every year.

Cutting edge, right? At the time, only middle class men could vote. Good times! Well, the government squashed the People's Charter and threw most of the lot into jail. But the seed was planted and eventually reforms were made, not directly linked to Chartists, but it inspired others, which is something, sure!

Stepping back, looking at a situation, wondering how things got so royally fucked, gaining perspective, hopefully learning a thing or two..

Man, those rioters are well dressed..




Things I did with my time off.. I cannot recall specifics, but I do remember many nights of frivolity, some physical pain (damn streetcar tracks!) and tons o' imaginational wonderstuffs!

Lots of excersise..

Naturally, wine, women and song.. 

People..out of focus.. and American flags..

Not sure where that last one was going.. donkey? 

I should have definitely done more with my time aways from the webs, but hey, productivity is always just beyond the next hill.. I just don't feel like climbing today. 

Does this count as a selfie?

Something better later this week, gang!