Nice Beard Though
As a Canadian, there are a number of things that cause me to feel ashamed: here in Ontario, it was the election of the dumb demagogue Doug Ford, while federally…
Lorne
Hmmmm ……
Just sayin’. Recommend this Post
This Is Quite Powerful, And Also Quite Relevant
A Facebook friend posted the following, which is appeared on Dandelion Salad, a site I intend to explore as time permits. Bracing and sobering, the following video seems more relevant…
Words, Words, And More Words
I haven’t been writing much these days, in part due to a stubborn bug I’ve been battling, and in part because I often wonder if there really is much more…
Makes Sense To Me
I had this exact conversation with my son this week as he and his wife visited from the west. Alberta, Ottawa set to clash over rent supplement cost, Dec. 27…
Breaking Up With Jesus
While some may be cheered by the fact that evangelical magazine Christianity Today has called for Donald Trump’s removal, be aware that theirs apparently is not a widely-held view amongst…
The House That Trump Didn’t Build
Johnny Carson, when bringing to the audience’s attention bizarre stories that strained credulity, used to say, “Folks, I do not make these things up; I merely report them.” I shall…
On Whining About Witch Hunts
Really, what more is there to say? Ding Dong, the witch is…too soon?(more) https://t.co/i17FfR2vAx@goldengateblond @Rosie @janemarielynch @TheRickWilson @TomArnold @girlsreallyrule @billmaher @RepSwalwell @FrankFigliuzzi1 @tedlieu @Kokomothegreat @jordanklepper @juliehdavis @shearm @McFaul pic.twitter.com/NbCG6Fz6V6 —…
The Real Adult In The Room
These days, it is hard to see the call to public office as an honourable one. The following letter sets things into their proper perspective, I think, while the video…
Dieselgate: The Stench Continues In Ottawa
Most people will remember the massive crime against humanity perpetrated by Volkswagen when it used software to hide the amount of noxious emissions its diesel engines were actually spewing out.…
Don’t Let The Door Hit You On Your Way Out
No doubt the Idiot-In Chief thinks that by changing his residence, he will avoid justice in New York: Recommend this Post
You’ve Been Warned
Should the legislative branch of the American government do what a functioning democracy requires and hold an out-of-control President to account, mayhem will ensue, according to Trump Nation: Trump supporters…
More Evidence That The Emperor Has No Clothes
The Mound notified me that he is having problems accessing his blog, and so directed me to the following story. Given the stellar job he has been doing on the…
Tis The Season
I love being able to disseminate cheer at this time of the year. A holiday poem for the kids: "'Twas the Night Before Impeachment." pic.twitter.com/5JecwETnkC — Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers)…
Time To Lighten Up
Often we can be so weighed down by the woes of the world that we forget there is much humour to be found in it. Indeed, I don’t think it…
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled
According to this group of crazed evangelicals, all is well in the world thanks to God’s chosen one occupying the White House. My suspicion is there was a full moon…
Things Fall Apart
The idea of entropy comes from a principle of thermodynamics dealing with energy. It usually refers to the idea that everything in the universe eventually moves from order to disorder,…
A Creeping And Very Real Threat
I am currently reading Linda McQuaig’s latest book, The Sport & Prey of Capitalists: How the Rich Are Stealing Canada’s Public Wealth. As with most of her books, despite her…
It Can Be Done
I was surprised that the concept of the New Green Deal has been around for over a decade. Far more ambitious than the Green Shift once proposed by Stephan Dion,…
Looking Toward Liberation
I have regular telephone conversations with my friend Dave, who lives in Winnipeg. Like me, he has a very jaundiced view of those elected to ‘serve’ us, and part of…