The Kids Are Alright
This is what it is to have children: When The Captain was just only three, we took him to see Monsters, Inc.. His da was concerned it would be Too…
2024
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Ian Welsh discusses how COVID-19 is the second-most important story in the world – and how our failure to respond with appropriate regard…
For A Few Dollars More
That’s all it will take (actually, $12 million more) according to Police Chief Myron Demkiw to keep chaos and blood from running in the streets of Toronto. Reeling from the…
This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from November 10, 2005
This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from November 10, 2005 via Wise Law Blog: Child Support in Canada – “Days do Not Equal Dollars” http://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2005/11/child-support-in-canada-days-do-not.html – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit…
It’s Covid-Conscious Community Awareness Day!!
“Until the rest of the world gets a clue, you’re not alone – I’m here for you.” CCCAD maskcots We’re halfway through winter, on a caledar at least, but likely…
Welcome to Dry February: Don’t worry about Dry 2024, though, the UCP has a ‘Drought Command Team’ for that
Welcome to Dry February: You’re probably going to feel the need for a good stiff drink when you realize just how dry things are likely to be in Alberta this…
Thursday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Stephanie Soucheray examines new research showing that a large majority of respondents have concealed infectious diseases out of perceived economic or social…
This Blessed Thing
This is a Very Long Post. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about identity. About how it may change as we age, as we emerge into our society, as we…
A Trump Presidency In 2025: Fascism, National Rebirth, Or Civil War?
Let me start by saying that I speak from the libertarian left – meaning, I fiercely believe in freedom, compassion, voluntary mutual aid, decentralization, and the sovereignty of individuals, communities,…
My latest: boycott the BDSers, maaaan
“You f**king Jew.” That is what the big skinhead wearing the DROWN THE BOAT PEOPLE T-shirt had just called the lead singer of the Calgary punk band called the Hot…
Couples as Caregivers
February 14th is of course Valentine's Day and this year, I am planning a very special Caregiving Essentials webinar with... my husband! Jim and I have been married for 47…
Couples as Caregivers
February 14th is of course Valentine's Day and this year, I am planning a very special Caregiving Essentials webinar with... my husband! Jim and I have been married for 47…
Couples as Caregivers
February 14th is of course Valentine’s Day and this year, I am planning a very special Caregiving Essentials webinar with… my husband! Jim and I have been married for 47…
Legal Tweet of the Day: February 1, 2024
#LegalTweetoftheDay: A wine war is brewing between Alberta and B.C. #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CBCNews http://tinyurl.com/3au3am64 – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our…
How Rotterdam Uses Water to Protect Itself from Flooding
As global warming melts the polar ice caps we are witnessing a human caused increase in sea level. The city of Rotterdam is on the front lines of holding back…
Defeat The Fascists! Unite The People Now!
The anti-authoritarian grassroots left and right are uniting – at last, as I’ve been urging for decades; and which is absolutely necessary, if we are to halt and reverse our…
Musings on Grammar, Usage and Garner’s
Be honest with me: how serious are you about the serial comma? Do you wade into discussions on language forums and social media brandishing citations from your favourite authorities? Do…
Paul Adam on Wills and Estates: When should I make a Will?
The best time to time to prepare your Last Will is “right now.” The end product is only half the benefit. You also benefit from taking stock of all your…