what i’m reading: nine nasty words by john mcwhorter
If you enjoy language, and history, and humour, you will probably enjoy Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter — Then, Now, and Forever by John McWhorter. A slim book…
December 2022
Merry Christmas!
I’ve been productive the past few (Jeep-less) days. Here’s the result. Merry Christmas, everyone.
Son, Stockholm, Santa
Son 2, via WhatsApp in Sweden, reveals a little Stockholm watercolor I did for him. pic.twitter.com/K1VFIodF3p — Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) December 25, 2022
The ReTrumpian Republicans.
There are many people living south of North America’s Great Lakes. I have known some of them. And I have family down there. I also have a brother, a sister-in-law…
Pierre is no ladies’ man
Angus Reid recently reported a survey of Canadians’ attitude towards our federal political leaders, and it was not good news for the Conservatives new head honcho Mr. Poilievre. While he…
Seasons Greetings!
The Soapbox family and Rudy the rescue dog would like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a peaceful and happy holiday. Some of you may…
Merry Christmas – in Iceland, and wherever else you are
I feel like I finally got Iceland. Merry Christmas, all. pic.twitter.com/LpRpCMDYy4 — Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) December 24, 2022
A Time To Reflect
While I doubt the new year will see me lose any of my outrage over the political machinations of our elected ‘representatives’, this is the season for reflection and hope.…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Emily Toth Martin and Marisa Eisenberg point out the obvious value of wearing masks to reduce the likelihood of catching and spreading respiratory…
Happy Holidays
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah — or just being alive — may there be fellowship at your table and warmth at your hearth — as we all try our best…
Saturday Photo: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Here’s the tree. Don’t know who will be around to celebrate tonight and tomorrow, given the weather conditions and Covid amongst us. But it looks pretty good, none the less.…
Here Comes the Choo-Choo.
Did Ontario premier Doug Ford really ask Santa for full-size trains this year? It is amazing how far that gravy train can chug. When at city hall in Toronto, Doug…
Hiding a Pandemic in Plain Sight
This excellent thread is from Barry Hunt: Canada only reports a handful of cases even though cases are 10 times to 100 times higher this year than last year. We…
Musical interlude
Shallou feat. Colin – Count On
Happy Holidays!
Wishing you all the best of the season and hope for a happy new year.Stay safe, stay warm, and if you are fortunate enough to have one, stay home.
Happy Holidays!
Wishing you all the best of the season and hope for a happy new year.Stay safe, stay warm, and if you are fortunate enough to have one, stay home.
Happy Holidays!
Wishing you all the best of the season and hope for a happy new year. Stay safe, stay warm, and if you are fortunate enough to have one, stay home.
Evidence on Both Sides
A school board in Winnipeg passed a motion to strongly recommend masking at school to protect from SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses currently affecting kids. Many of the comments on that…
Best Christmas TV ads
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! — or at least, its the time when companies actually put some thought into their television ads, and when ad companies do…
Legal Tweet of the Day: December 23, 2022
#LegalTweetoftheDay: Twitter hit by legal complaints from 100 former employees following Musk’s layoffs #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CNN https://cnn.it/3WnsnZS – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website:…