Book Review – "Arts of Living On a Damaged Planet."
Somebody was bound to get around to this sooner or later. It’s a legitimate question – what will it take to get by on the planet we have so extensively…
2017
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Michael Rozworski discusses the importance of workers exercising power over how our economy functions. Robert Booth reports on a forthcoming UK study showing…
In Fairness, Vlad Was Pushing on an Open Door and an Empty Mind.
Russian president Vladimir Putin says Trump was “satisfied” with the Russian’s assurances that Moscow did not meddle in America’s 2016 elections. Well, that’s that then. Speaking at the end of…
There are Photo Ops and There are Photo Ops. This One Raises the Bar.
And the winner and new champion is, the president of France, Emmanuel Macron. To demonstrate his commitment to France’s nuclear deterrent force, Manny did a Jack Ryan/Red October and had…
America Versus the Civilized World
The G20 is now the G19 Plus One. The One, of course, is Trumpland. The 19 constitute the civilized world, the rest of the planet that understands that climate change…
Oh, Maxine. Did You Really Have to Use the "I" Word?
Maxine Waters, Democratic representative from California, has gone after Donnie “Little Hands” Trump for his endless attacks on America’s news media. This is gonna burn. Only a weak and impotent…
It’s Worked (So Far) for Tony. Maybe It’ll Work for Terry.
Say what you like about Britain’s beleaguered prime minister, Theresa May. No, seriously, say what you like. There must be something. Brexit was a good idea? No. Calling a snap…
You Are a Dunce, Go Soak Your Head
Look at which anti-healthcare, and pro-wealthcare GOP politicians participated in preventing their inspiration from having healthcare provided by the state. The Dad Who Inspired the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Can't…
We All Have An ‘Opinion’
In a democracy, it is hardly expected that we will all be of one accord on anything. Opinion and debate are the lifeblood of a healthy and free society. The…
Poll: what should Omar Khadr get?
This never-ending Khadr saga, I think, is a proxy for Canadians’ views on many other things – and it has divided us, dramatically. In our house, just for example, Lisa…
Saturday Photo: The Western Edge of the Continent
Summer is vacation time, and I’m thinking of the trip we took to the West Coast a few years ago. This is photo taken on Vancouver Island, showing the abundance…
Vulture Capitalism
Sears — both here and in the United States — is on its deathbed. These are not easy days for retailers. Companies like Amazon have changed the rules. But, Alan…
Hope the spider was okay
The Mother of all Storms up here in the woods last night. Here’s what the security camera caught before everything shut down. Can you see the mystery guest, coming up…
NDP searching for succour
Every once in while, we look in on the New Democratic Party’s sputtering national leadership discussion. It is really more of a crawl than a race. And when you look…
adventures in streaming: tubi, dick cavett, and the manster
The Roku streaming device gives you access to thousands of apps… most of which are completely useless. That doesn’t mean I don’t love Roku. I do! But we use it…
We should all have a stake in the Peace
At the Boon family farm near Fort St. John: The Yellow Stake Campaign
Musical interlude
Big Sugar – Diggin’ A Hole
Park Acquisition Strategy Explained
Vancouver Park Board Information Bulletin July 7, 2017 The Vancouver Park Board and City of Vancouver have mutual goals of a healthy city, active living and ensuring all residents have…
Let Him Get On With His Life
Whenever I see Omar Khadr, I never fail to be impressed by his thoughtful reflectiveness. Despite the fact that there is a rabid element element in Canada that will never…
Sinners and Saints
Two provinces, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and the Yukon territory have already met Canada’s climate change target emission cuts of of 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. It’s mainly…