Yes I'm blonde, no I have no connections to the neo-Nazi movement, and I have no problem with Jewish people. There's been debate for some time now as to whether Scotland, which has a devolved Parliament and a different law system to the rest of the UK, should move to become an independent country. I still haven't made my mind up on that one, but I would like to see further powers for the Scottish Parliament, since they do have the people of Scotland's interests in mind, unlike the UK Parliament. Interestingly, all of the Celtic nations (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) have some form of devolved Government where England don't. The UK Parliament is sort of an umbrella government which oversees all of the big things like tax and how to spend it.
So, there you have a little snap shot of my political views on nationhood. I have a few friends and family members who will be quite put out to find out that I'm a Nationalist.
The picture is from a hike up one of the hills Glen Clova in the Angus Glens not too far from where I live. It shows how cold our winter was at the beginning of this year, it was March an there was still snow on the hills. Pristine white, the colour of the skeleton hanging in my window for Halloween. (Ok, I know that's a stretch, but come on it was hard enough to come up with something you might not know about me, never mind fitting in random words. Incidently I bought skeleton ginger bread cookies the other day from the supermarket to get me in the spirit for Halloween and thought about mentioning that, but it seemed a it banal. Maybe I should have stuck with it, because that sentence up there is lame.)
In case you are wondering, this is the Second Crusader Challenge from Rach Writes... Check out the link at the top of the page to find out more about the crusade and how to join up.
I love, love, love Scotland. I lived in Glasgow for 2 years. So, I didn't sputter a bit to hear that you are a nationalist! :) The devolution & independence are both tricky, though. It will be interesting to see what happens in Scotland in the coming years-- I hope that whichever way it goes, it turns out to be the right thing for the country.
ReplyDeleteGreat crusader post, btw!
It's always nice to see a little snippet into other's lives. I hope you do well in the challenge!
ReplyDeleteKar_took, I have only been to your fair isle once and it is a dazzling country. I got that you guys are very nationalistic. I've always been surprised that you haven't been successful succeeding from the English. Maybe one day...
ReplyDeleteOh, great post for the random words...
Oh, I wish I could see Scotland! It sounds lovely. One thing I'm loving about the crusaders is the diversity--I think you might be the first Scot with whom I've ever conversed! (I'm from Seattle, WA, USA).
ReplyDeleteNice post, btw!
We crusaders are becoming quite a diverse bunch! And I love the picture. Thanks for telling us a bit about yourself :-)
ReplyDeleteNoooo! I thought that segue into the skeleton was VERY skilful. So apt for today. Well done on the challenge; a good 'un.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo, and I think you're lucky for loving the place you live so much you don't want to leave it. Few people can say that.
ReplyDeleteNever been to Scotland, but I really wanna go. I was in Ireland and Northern Ireland a few years ago, but sadly didn't have the time to get to Scotland.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love Scotland :D I'll be going to Edinburgh in a month and am so looking forward to it! It'll be good to be back :)
ReplyDeleteHi kar, thanks for dropping by my blog with your comment. Nice story here, and first time if I remember politics is being discussed.
ReplyDeleteI have more pics from the halloween nite over at my blog
I'm English (even though I live in Canada) and I agree with you. How can you govern from that distance? I liked your post and I didn't even notice until afterwards the umbrella sneaking in there, nice one!
ReplyDelete*waves* I'm from the Crusader challenge too! This is a really interesting post, and a very sneaky 'umbrella'. ;) I'm not sure why, but I found the little political insight very interesting. Hmm. You may have my vote. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture, Kar. I'll never forget my visit to Scotland, or the stunning tartan floor carpet in our room in the B&B we stayed in. I've never seen anything like it before or since. Still have our bottle of Oban whisky from our visit to Scotland too...
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