Musical interlude
Arcade Fire – Everything Now
September 2017
America’s Buffoon in Chief Went "Off Script" Again
It’s reported that Trump aide and rightwing nutjob, Stephen Miller, puts the finishing touches on the Cheeto Benito’s speeches, tweeks them up here and there.Trump’s volatile rant to the United…
The worst news
For those who didn't get to meet him, here he is in the National Film Board short film about Wood Mountain, Sask. https://t.co/emQenWXNeP — Saskboy (@saskboy) September 22, 2017
And We’ve Still Got a Week of September To Go.
It’s been a pretty crazy September, hasn’t it? This video, which has some quirks and glaring flaws, presents a vivid depiction of what we’ve gone through so far and there’s…
Ben Mulroney and me talking about defending his Dad’s biggest legacy
Not what I expected to be doing this morning. Or, like, ever.
McCain Digs In
This won’t please John McCain’s BFF, senator Lindsey Graham, the author of the latest bill to sink Obamacare. “I cannot in good conscience vote for the Graham-Cassidy proposal,” McCain said…
Maybe They Got "Raptured" Out of Town
Mormon stronghold, Salt Lake City, can’t seem to find its homeless population. There used to be a lot of them. Then there was some sort of “police operation.” Now they’re…
More Vague First World Problems
I made a large purchase last week Tuesday, and have had problems paying for it. Oh, I’ve got the money, I mean I’ve had some difficulty sending it to the…
How Syncrude and Friends Benefitted from ‘Creative Sentence’ in 2010 Oilsands Duck Deaths
The lethal mix of migratory birds and oilsands tailings ponds are in the news again this month. On September 20 we learned another 123 birds died or will be euthanized…
The Climate Change Petri Dish – Puerto Rico
The world has witnessed a host of strong hurricanes as they ravaged the Caribbean and the southern US. Many islands have been devastated but one of particular interest is Puerto…
This is Excellent
Pillorying pretensions, political buffoonery and language abuse are all commendable goals. However, Mrs. Betty Bowers brings this much-needed service to a whole other level. Enjoy: Recommend this Post
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – The Oxford Martin School has published a new report on the spread of inequality. And Noah Smith discusses the role of offshoring along…
It’s a world of dots out there!
In the What do Cats See series. I’ve been playing with brushes in Procreate, and indulging my writers block, by just make a mark, any mark and see what happens…
Baristas with developmental disabilities making brilliant coffee
At a local Toronto coffee shop, a group of baristas as tight-knit as you’ll ever find, brew up delicious coffee. But more than that, the staff here are given purpose,…
What’s the Diff?
When it comes to the NDP leadership race, Rick Salutin asks the most important question of all: What differentiates the NDP from other political parties? The difference used to be…
SFH LP now available for pre-order on Ugly Pop! Buy many copies!
Ugly Pop is the best punk rock label in the world, hands down. And the geriatric punksters in SFH are tickled to be on it. Get multiple copies today! Makes…
Why the Con’s Phony Tax Revolt Is Doomed to Fail
If you believe our Con media you might think that the entire country was rising up to fight the Liberal government's plan to make our tax system fairer.If you believe…