25 March 2007

EU 50

Today, the European Union (EU) celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding, the signing of the Treaty of Rome which created the original European Economic Community, now the EU. The six founders were Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
Fifty years without war between any of the countries which now make up the EU is unprecedented in history. Integration, and expansion from six to 27 countries, has played a major part in that. The EU has at the same time become a force for peace in the world.
Certainly something worth celebrating.

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I took Kane on a longer walk this morning to the markets which was about a 20 minute walk each way (normally it takes me less time, but Kane being a dog wanted to smell lots of things like shrubs etc).

At the markets I tied him near the pet store and bought some items. Then I took him inside the pet store where a staff member gave him a treat. There were so many smells that I think Kane didn't want to stay too long.


Kane's person came and collected him tonight. We had a lot of fun this weekend, even if he wouldn't play with a football or a little rubber ball.

3 comments:

Bogdan, the editor said...

The adventures of Kane and Daniel are over for now? I sure like reading about treats and pet stores.

ACT said...

I preferred the adventures of Keiser and Daniel... and how we spent all day together on the couch watching movies.

Bogdan, the editor said...

Keiser would have liked for you to have new adventures while remembering all the adventures you had with her.
Purrs.