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Built to NOT Last – Movie Monday
So, most of us have been there at some point, standing at an Ikea asking ourselves “do I need yet another Billy bookcase?” We know it will be of the…
We Need Activist Government NOW More Than Ever!
So, the past couple of weeks have given us some stark and sometimes troubling reminders why we not only STILL need governments of all shapes and sizes, but also why…
They Added WHAT to the Dictionary!?
So, every year (sometimes twice a year) the powers that be at Miriam Webster and a smattering of other dictionaries go through a process of adding new words with formal…
A House Divided Against Itself…
Left or Right…there is no in-between. The Toronto SunSo, when I started this blog less than half a year ago I never would have imagined linking to the Sun as…
Who Else is Getting Tired of Writing About Rob Ford
So, sometime really soon I’m going to have to take a serious break from writing about Mayor Ford…our “embarrasser-in-chief”. I mean, I’ve already written this and this. But, like George…
Get Over It – Movie Monday
So, our esteemed videographer William Matthews and I wanted to try something a little different this week, and so we’d like to introduce a new segment called “Get Over it”.…
Canada at the Olympics – Follow Friday – #FF
So, we started this week with some talk about the Olympics, and I took my usual turn and looked at the issues people weren’t paying enough attention to, or really…
Who’s got the Summer Crazies??
So, anyone who frequents this site will know that I am a fan of Warren Kinsella’s. Yes yes, I know that many of you think he’s a douche, but this…
My Olympic Moment! – Movie Monday
An American hurdler, Dawn Harper put up this picture on Twitter to protest restrictions on sponsorship at the Olympics So, in case you haven’t noticed…it’s the summer Olympics. Oh, what’s…
The UN Fails us Again
A symbol for an end to violence So, i’m on the progressive side of most things Paulitical, you’ve probably noticed that by now. I’m pretty up front about it too,…
Some Think That Voters are Stupid
Hmmm…I wonder if my ballot counted when I put it behind this sign?? So, I wasn’t going to write about this excellent Toronto Star piece on changes proposed to Toronto’s…
All you Need is Love! – Politics and Love – Movie Monday
So, for the past few days, or really the past few weeks, I’ve been celebrating the birthday of my girlfriend. As expected, part of this celebrating has included lots of…
Normal has to Make Dinner
A Young Jon Stewart? Or a modern day me?? You be the judge! So, I was talking to a very very good friend of mine the other night, who just…
Hot Enough For Ya!? – Climate Change – Movie Monday
So, I’ve been having a really good time doing all these ranty Movie Mondays…trying to get people riled up and make us all think a little. Today’s movie is no…
Guns DO Kill People
So, I’ve been pouring over this week’s articles about the horrible shooting that happened in Scarborough, trying to put together some thoughts or words on what the hell is going…
What’s Your Freedom Worth? – Movie Monday
So, in our continued “back to Movie Monday basics” series we take a look this week at what it means to be free in our “free and democratic” Canada. Rules…
Poisoned Politics – Movie Monday
So, we’ve been all over the map for the past while at Movie Monday, and while it’s been create to cover lots of interesting topics with some interesting people, this…
Canada Day – The Weekend That Was
So, as we all know (unless you’re not from Canada, in which case, learn about other countries already!) this past weekend we celebrated the 145th birthday of our great nation.…
Rant: Mount Everest
I recently read Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air and then spent a couple of days on the internet looking up information about Mount Everest and the people who attempt to…