Choices
When the next federal election comes, there are those who will vote with a certitude we all should be wary of. Because they are sick of Justin Trudeau, many will…
Lorne
Feeding At The Trough
Those who read this blog with any regularity likely know that I am not an ideologue. While I consider myself progressive, it does not mean that I am blind to…
Feeding At The Trough
Those who read this blog with any regularity likely know that I am not an ideologue. While I consider myself progressive, it does not mean that I am blind to…
A Disturbing Report
A disturbing report in The Star suggests there has been a serious campaign of disinformation to promote Islamophobia in Canada. The source of this campaign? The state of Israel. I…
A Disturbing Report
A disturbing report in The Star suggests there has been a serious campaign of disinformation to promote Islamophobia in Canada. The source of this campaign? The state of Israel.I have…
Willy Loman Lives
One of the plays I most enjoyed teaching during my career was Death of a Salesman. It told the tale of a salesman, Willy Loman, who lived a delusional life,…
Willy Loman Lives
One of the plays I most enjoyed teaching during my career was Death of a Salesman. It told the tale of a salesman, Willy Loman, who lived a delusional life,…
An Early Vacay
Perhaps the aging infrastructure at Queen’s Park cannot handle the heat that builds up in the legislature. Perhaps that is why Doug Ford has decided that all MPPs deserve an…
An Early Vacay
Perhaps the aging infrastructure at Queen's Park cannot handle the heat that builds up in the legislature. Perhaps that is why Doug Ford has decided that all MPPs deserve an…
Canada’s Corporate Concentration
Although I am past the age where I would consider attending a concert (unless James Taylor were performing), I follow with interest the efforts the Americans are taking to bust…
Canada’s Corporate Concentration
Although I am past the age where I would consider attending a concert (unless James Taylor were performing), I follow with interest the efforts the Americans are taking to bust…
If You Really Think About It…
The ads making the rounds these days from the PC war room tell you all you need to know about Doug Ford's view of the electorate: they are stupid -…
If You Really Think About It…
The ads making the rounds these days from the PC war room tell you all you need to know about Doug Ford’s view of the electorate: they are stupid –…
Will He Or Won’t He?
H/t Theo MoudakisWhen my son was young, he had a Magic 8 Ball which, if you asked it a question, would attempt to answer it after a fashion. One of…
Will He Or Won’t He?
H/t Theo Moudakis When my son was young, he had a Magic 8 Ball which, if you asked it a question, would attempt to answer it after a fashion. One…
For Someone Who Doesn’t Drink
… Doug Ford seems to have an unhealthy preoccupation with alcohol. Or perhaps he wholehearted believes that the way to a (wo)man’s heart is through the bottle? At a time…
For Someone Who Doesn’t Drink
... Doug Ford seems to have an unhealthy preoccupation with alcohol. Or perhaps he wholehearted believes that the way to a (wo)man's heart is through the bottle?At a time when…
A Voice From The Past
Lately, I have been spending more time reading than writing. A tome I have almost finished is a biography of Albert Einstein by Walter Isaacson. While I do not pretend…