What's new....

I have so many things I want to talk about but I don't even really know where to begin.

Right now the Province is doing a 5 or 6 part series on youth gangs. I think it's really pretty good (1/2 way through so far). So far I haven't seen anything that surprises me or that I wouldn't agree with. I think that between volunteering as well as teh fact there are many teenagers that are in or out of my family I have stayed pretty up to date with what's going on out there.
Each day they have given some tips on talking to your kids about gangs, or what to look out for with them and their friends, as well as how neighbors and businesses can take back their streets. At the end, I think there will be a more comprehensive piece on what to do and who to call if you think your kids are involved.
Overall I like the feature. The pieces are eye opening for people who don't have a lot of knowledge or experience with today's youth or the crime that can be associated. Unfortunately it's just a news feature and while it brings the topic to the front of our minds for the week, it may not go too far after that. plus it can hardly scratch the surface of what's going on out there.
I was very annoyed to see a letter to the editor one day, from someone who claimed that feminism and single mothers are to blame for youth crime, and they didn't even print my response!
I hope that this will open doors for all parents to start to see their part in the shaping of our youth (and not just the poor, single mothers from Surrey or East Vancouver).


Sexpo is coming!
October 18th at the Penthouse nightclub!


The city of Richmond has set aside funds to create an emergency shelter to house women and children, I would love to see it happen before the really cold weather hits.


Hmmm, well that covers most of what's on my mind this very moment, I'm off to the dentists's office though so I could be a little preoccupied.

Talk to you soon.