Conservatives Embracing ‘The Big Lie’
It’s been nearly two weeks since Canadian voters looked warily south of the border and decided collectively that we do not subscribe to MAGAism; that basing our country on fear,…
May 2025
Moms
I don’t have my Mom here anymore, so this day isn’t what it used to be. I will be thinking about her and missing her. All the best to you…
Weekend Stuff: More laughing at Poilievre, More in Elbows Up!, Other funny moments, More about Pope Leo, and Animal Crackers
First up, laughing at Poilievre never gets old View on ThreadsNext, here's more in Elbows Up! Compare Poilievre's histrionics with what Carney is doing:I totally agree!! - Canadian Gurl🍁🍁Read on…
day 12: tulsa: greenwood rising, plus more street art
This morning we opted not to wake up early to stand in line for baked goods, choosing a slower morning over local colour. We didn't even fulfill our alternate intention…
day 12: tulsa: greenwood rising, plus more street art
This morning we opted not to wake up early to stand in line for baked goods, choosing a slower morning over local colour. We didn't even fulfill our alternate intention…
A Chill Comes To The Neigbourhood
That chill would be the one brought by ICE agents, who descended upon a Worcester Massachusetts neighbourhood to arrest an 'undesirable'.Police say two people were arrested when a crowd of…
day 11: tulsa: archives, street festival, and street art
One of Tulsa's most famous murals, of one of its most famous sons.Yesterday was Allan's second day in the Dylan archives. He loved the experience, and was sad that it…
day 11: tulsa: archives, street festival, and street art
One of Tulsa's most famous murals, of one of its most famous sons.Yesterday was Allan's second day in the Dylan archives. He loved the experience, and was sad that it…
Today’s News: let’s laugh at Poilievre; let’s laugh at Alberta separatists; let’s find out about Pope Leo
Let's laugh at Poilievre! So much for Poilievre regaining anyone's respect now: Inspiring! Pierre Poilievre just released his new campaign slogan for Battle River-Crowfoot and it is truly moving! One…
Musical interlude
Tony Igy - Change (Chillout)
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week.- David Suzuki and Ian Hanington write about the importance of a courageous approach to climate change policy, while Nature's editorial board discusses the desperate…
The Next Four Years: An Opportunity for the New Democratic Party
The last election may have been an electoral disaster for the NDP but it is also an opportunity that should not be passed by. Indeed the NDP should not be…
The Next Four Years: An Opportunity for the New Democratic Party
The last election may have been an electoral disaster for the NDP but it is also an opportunity that should not be passed by. Indeed the NDP should not be…
Revolution of Unity?!
Any American not ALARMED that their President describes the Declaration of Independence as a “declaration of unity and love and respect”, is not woke. (Woke means “aware of injustice”.) (Collective…
My Family
I wish to write a few words about my family. Carol Anne -- my wife -- and Michael, Christopher and Thomas -- our sons -- and Christopher's wife Pan Pan…
My Family
I wish to write a few words about my family. Carol Anne -- my wife -- and Michael, Christopher and Thomas -- our sons -- and Christopher's wife Pan Pan…
Calgary, home: JNF, memories, fathers and mothers
The JNF Calgary Negev event was lovely. People were so kind and friendly, and Shai Davidai was passionate and perceptive and brilliant. MP Shuvaloy Majumdar was there, too, and gave…
day 10: tulsa: the rest of the centers, and hanging around while allan dives in
our newest fridge magnetBoth the Woody Guthrie and the Bob Dylan Centers house the official archives of both artists. Time in the archive is by application and appointment only. Allan…
day 10: tulsa: the rest of the centers, and hanging around while allan dives in
our newest fridge magnetBoth the Woody Guthrie and the Bob Dylan Centers house the official archives of both artists. Time in the archive is by application and appointment only. Allan…
day 9: tulsa: a full day with woody and dylan
Both the Woody Guthrie Center and the Bob Dylan Center are closed Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, which figured in to the complicated planning of this vacation. Now, with the trip…