Say What, Stan? What’s That, War? No.
If he hadn’t been loose lipped in his criticisms of Barack Obama, Stan McChrystal might have made Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Loose lips sink generals even…
January 2017
Another Professor Finds Trump Unhinged.
First it was Princeton economist and Nobel laureate, Paul Krugman, who used his Monday column in the New York Times to brand America’s new president as a loon. Now it’s…
Site C Dam Ruling Says a Lot About Canada’s Relationship with First Nations
The Site C hydro dam in northeastern B.C. may be more than a year into construction, but the federal government still hasn’t determined whether the mega dam infringes on treaty…
NYE Resolution Update 1: January
As I mentioned in my very recent post, I’ve committed to reading a new book and buying a new album each month. Why am I doing this? I want to…
NYE Resolution Update 1: January
As I mentioned in my very recent post, I’ve committed to reading a new book and buying a new album each month. Why am I doing this? I want to…
Let’s talk parks – and let’s talk marine protection
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 If you value parks as a way to protect biodiversity, there are two chances for you to speak up: Parks Canada is currently seeking public feedback…
New Years Resolutions, the easy way
Every year I set a few New Years resolutions that are both achievable and usually more ‘administrative’ than personal. This year is no exception, however I’ve also committed myself to…
New Years Resolutions, the easy way
Every year I set a few New Years resolutions that are both achievable and usually more ‘administrative’ than personal. This year is no exception, however I’ve also committed myself to…
A Reader’s Comment: Systemic Racism Against First Nations’ Peoples
We’ve been taking a bit of time away from the blog, but we hope to be back soon with a few updates and articles. However, we thought we would share…
Back in the saddle
Just a bit of further housekeeping. I’m blogging again I’ve gone with a cleaner theme and less graphic content I’m still devastatingly handsome and insightful The post Back in the…
Back in the saddle
Just a bit of further housekeeping. I’m blogging again I’ve gone with a cleaner theme and less graphic content I’m still devastatingly handsome and insightful
A Reader’s Comment: Systemic Racism Against First Nations’ Peoples
We’ve been taking a bit of time away from the blog, but we hope to be back soon with a few updates and articles. However, we thought we would share…
MTM, RIP
How important was she? So important. For instance, this – a woman talking about reproductive freedom, which was broadcast in 1974. NINETEEN SEVENTY-FOUR.
ADVOCATE WITH EMPATHY: A Chat About How It Works
Yesterday, my caregiving colleagues Al Etmanski and Vickie Cammack hosted me in a fascinating chat about advocating with empathy. Have a listen to our discussion and let me know what…
Jan. 25: Thank Justin for tax havens for the rich.
This could not have been done without the connivance of Canadian governments. http://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/panama-papers-canada-tax-haven-1.3950552 Guess what this tells us about who really controls our governments.________________________________________________________________________________A recent CBC broadcast featured a panei…
A Little Less Worse. Great.
I’ve about had it with Canadian politics. When I say that I mean I’ve had it with the last stop on the line, the Green Party of Canada and that…
Clarity From Robert Reich
Robert Reich simply and brilliantly deconstructs Trump’s construction plans. Lest Canadians feel tempted toward complacency, check out Trudeau’s infrastructure bank plans, which will likely have the same effect of enriching…
ADVOCATE WITH EMPATHY: A Chat About How It Works
Yesterday, my caregiving colleagues Al Etmanski and Vickie Cammack hosted me in a fascinating chat about advocating with empathy. Have a listen to our discussion and let me know what…
Trump’s tariff plan threatens wreckage for the auto industry, analysts say
U.S. president’s tariffs proposal at meeting with Detroit CEOs potentially ‘devastating’ for automakers U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Detroit’s automakers on Tuesday contained a promise to turn the ignition…
The Word From the Nerd
He’s a nerd. He may just be the most nerdy climate scientist on the planet. And, he’s Canadian. He works within a short walk from Justin Trudeau’s office but, judging…