The New Art of the Old: Baking Artisan Bread
So far, my re-entry into the world of baking bread has gone fairly well. I started rather hesitantly, unsure of the results, but I have been pleasantly surprised by the…
October 2013
Now They Want Our Media Gagged
What’s the opposite of open and accountable democracy? Governments that operate secret, domestic spy and police agencies. Secret police and domestic spying are the hallmarks of totalitarianism. And they’re taking…
Duffy, Wallin, Brazeau Getting Under Harper’s Collar
It couldn’t be plainer. Steve wants his troublesome Senate appointees gone – pronto! With each passing day the trio are showing just how rotten the Tory leadership in the Senate…
Time For Pushback From The Public
Despite the fact that Stephen Harper is ‘toughing it out’ in The House of Commons under the relentless grilling of Thomas Mulcair, probably believing that the majority of Canadians are…
It Takes One To Know One
Jim Flaherty brought forward his third omnibus budget bill this week. And, as in the past, it is full of all kinds of things which have nothing to do with…
A Summary: Harper and His Packed Senate
I can’t get this quote out of my head in context of the Senate issues that Harper continues to duck: “every douchebag needs a cu**” (you fill in the blanks…
Saturday At The Movies
A reminder not to stereotype people:
Children, health and the medical fools who focus on BMI
Who are these fools that believe it’s okay to measure a child’s BMI (Body Mass Index), label them as overweight and decide to call it a day because they think…
Disillusioned by Tory hard line, one union’s ad campaign suggests tilt toward Wildrose
“The Alberta Way,” a hard-hitting 30-second TV spot from the province’s largest union, attacks the Redford Government’s broken promises and hard-right policies. It will go into heavy rotation on Monday.…
Musical interlude
Sophie Sugar feat. Rebecca Emely – Beside You
Molly’sBlog 2013-10-25 22:00:00
NORMAN BETHUNE AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION: A GREAT CANADIAN LIE If you visit pretty well any Canadian government site, or one receiving its funding from the government, you will come across…
Friday night blues blogging
This is Sonny Landreth playing a solo instrumental and showing off his technique. Just Got Back From Baby’s is originally a ZZ Top tune from their first album. This is…
Friday’s session with Ian Jessop on CFAX 1070
Today, we talked mostly about provincial revenues from natural resources. I’ll be back with Ian next week to talk about BC Ferries. You can listen at the CFAX 1070 website…
Unexpected Side Effects
It’s about teaching again. We used to deduct 5% each day an assignment was late, and after one week, it gets a big fat zero. Typically I’d get almost all…
Stephen Harper and the Latest Porky Senate Scandal
Well he wasn't in Question Period today, to answer questions about the porky Senate scandal. Or tell us why he now admits that a "few" people knew about the Duffy…
How to Break Your Election Promises
Taxman: I was thinking of this Beatles’ song, recently, after council received the pre-budget report from the treasurer at last Monday’s council meeting. It’s dated, the song that is, but…
Wildrose can grow from Tory seeds of doubt
TweetDo you drain a Lake of Fire or do you dam it? Whatever it takes, Wildrose Party activists are expected to moderate the tone of their policies at their weekend…
Same old politics or revolution?
Progressives are buzzing after British comedian-turned-revolutionary Russell Brand released his revolutionary manifesto as guest editor of the latest issue of New Statesman and went on an anti-capitalist rant when interviewed…
You are Welcome to Come Into My Living Room
For all those interested in reading good caregiving articles of all sorts, please do visit and ‘like’ my facebook page, also called The Caregivers’ Living Room! The page is curated…