There are lots of voices in this world screaming to be heard but sadly many don’t have the courage to put their name behind their words. I am referring to individuals who send random comments to the Moose Jaw Express about many different issues, seemingly as editorials wishing to bring some attention to their concerns, but even after requests for their name to be included as the author, don’t have the intestinal fortitude to put a name to it.
If you feel you have something worthwhile to say, own up to it!
I applaud those who are not afraid to kick against the status quo. Opinions matter even if we don’t always agree; that is our prerogative in a society that still allows individuals a voice.
A somewhat varying opinion says, ‘No, you’re not entitled to your opinion,’ but qualifies the comment with the statement, ‘you are only entitled to what you can argue for.’
In this, I agree, as well. There are many things in this world that individuals agree for/against that don’t make a lick of sense, like arguing that an ice cream flavour is much better than another. That can be chalked up to individual taste and choice; but if individuals have evidence to qualify their opinion based on some kind of knowledge or experience to argue their point, now you’re talking and there’s some clout behind the conversation.
It only states to reason that if we have an opposing opinion, then we should at least have an answer to why we have it.
Nostalgic or what! I think everyone in town should own a copy of the Moose Jaw-opoly board game. During this time of COVID and with families a little more housebound that in years gone by, board games are a favourite. What a fun way to play and celebrate where we live in the here and now!
I personally want to wish our good friend Tex Emery a Happy 90th Birthday. I met Tex shortly after moving to Moose Jaw and realized what a gem we have living in our community. As a renowned celebrity steel-guitar artist, humble and with a comedic edge in his conversation, he has continued to warm a place in our hearts over the years.
With a father who loves country music and plays the guitar, I grew up on the music Tex steels-out and it takes me back to those young years. Although I am not country by heart, I have learned to appreciate the skill of the artist, as well as realize that this beautiful form of music is now becoming rather extinct. He 'steeled' our hearts!
Here’s wishing Tex many more years of health and happy playing in the here-and-now…
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
