The sad life of Tony

Last year more than 40,000 people signed the petition to help out Tony who is locked up in a cage .This is nothing but abuse. He lives in very unhealthy condition.

This tiger is a road side attraction for idiots. Sadly, even this year permit has been given to the owner, which means Tony will have to go through this ordeal for another year.

When you lock up any wild animal in a cage, anything could happen. It’s not just humans, even animals reach a saturation point. When Tony will reach that, he may kill any human. Then what are we going to do? Shoot him!

It’s nothing but prison for an innocent animal. We must raise our voice against this cruelty. See it takes time. You don’t ever get instant results in petitions. It’s a lot of hard work & it takes time.

We want Tony removed to a proper sanctuary where he can live out his life with respect. It’s a right of every living being.

People have been protesting like anything. Petitions have been signed & closed, but Tony is still not free. This is saddening.

http://freetonythetiger.wordpress.com/petitions-for-tony/

Cajun Music

This week, thanks to Jean I also got to know about cajun music. Cajun music is also known to be originating from Louisiana. The history, is like this that a long time ago, the British wanted the French people to stand up in war against there own country - France. And of course, some people didn't want to do so. They then left their country and moved and moved and moved and came to live in Louisana. And played cajun music. Most cajun music is in French. Though many people wanted them to not sing in French so some of the songs can be in English as well.

I didn't like the 1st youtube video. It had the haunting voice of this woman. Hated it completely. But I liked the Balfa Brothers. Their music was full of life. Quite good. Then I even heard some great music by Hadley Castille. He is known to be one of the very popular cajun music players who has inspired many young musicians. I am posting some of his stuff as well. And then there was some cool music by this couple Dennis and Jennifer. They play good cajun music too. Now cajun music is becoming popular around the world.

But in the end, I will share a sad poem Evangeline. It is about how sad it was when people had to leave their country and move to another country after so much of misery, pain and destruction. How many people lost their loved ones. How the love of their lives disappeared before their own eyes. This poem is about a Gabrielle and Evangeline, who were in love and about to get married, but the British came and burnt the church and everything was distorted. They were separated. For twenty years, Evangeline looked for the love of her life. However, she suffered but still kept hope alive. She still nurtured the goodness in her and helped others in suffering around her. And it so happened that just before Gabrielle died, he and Evangeline did meet once. Sad but does move one's heart.

I hope somebody else, who was not into this cajun word at all, might like this stuff as well just like it did move me. I have shared some of the best music here. Here is Evangeline for you.

Cajun - Po'boy Sandwiches

My friend Jean, who tells me interesting things about different cultures from time to time recently told me he likes to practice Cajun music. To which I responded, that I have never heard of Cajun music, but yes I did try a Cajun chicken sandwich once recently.

Cajun has many aspects to it. Yes, cajun sandwiches do exist and they are quite easy to carry and eat while you are on the go. Quick and good food. The meat chunks inside can be of anything you like. It originated in Louisiana. And you can see its picture. However, what I had was more formal and it tasted ok.

Cajun sandwiches are also known as po' boy...something like poor boy. There are many stories to why the name po'boy was derived. It is said, in 1930s something, the workers went for a four month long strike and there was one restaurant in New Orleans whos owners gave free sandwiches to these strikers...referring to the strikers sandwiches as the po'boy. But anyway, po'boy or cajun sandwiches, it does exist now around the world.

Next post, will be about the cajun music and the french connection.