I think it was on the third page I grabbed my phone saying, “this can’t be real.” But it is. The title over the novel isn’t important. I haven’t finished it yet, and haven’t decided if I would recommend it. What sent me looking for confirmation was the idea of a paternoster elevator. My guess […]
Canada has announced it will be taking part in the 2027 Eurovision song contest. I’m not sure how I feel about that. We aren’t in Europe after all. Then again neither is Israel. I guess anyone can participate if they pay the fees. So why not Canaada? I’m not sure about a competition that mixes […]
I think it is because of the heat. At least where I live. It makes the days seem longer. Thursday does have at least one thing going for it. My local pub has chicken wings for half price on Thursday. Every four to six weeks or so I get together with a group of friends […]
We’ve all seen it before. And are likely to see it many times again. The media contacts an official, government or otherwise, looking for comment. the official declines to provide any insight. The reason? Privacy. Ordinarily, I think everyone would applaud governmental or non-governmental agencies showing that they take the data they have been entrusted […]
The World Cup has dominated my television screen for the last month. Or, to put it a different way, I have been watching a lot of soccer. North Americans have traditionally looked down on those who play the “beautiful game” because of the on-field antics of the players. Quite simply, they seem like a bunch […]
The last few days I have been receiving emails from women. Not quite sure what triggered it. Nor have i opened them, given that they have shown up in my Spam folder. It does have me wondering though what I did to deserve all the attention. My online habits haven’t changed, I have not given […]
I deleted the email. Actually, I’ve probably deleted the same email a hundred times. It keeps coming. The people at Uber think I should upgrade my account to a premium service called Uber One. Apparently they think it is a good deal and I will save money if I pay an annual fee. I looked […]
Graham Platner was the Democratic Party’s white knight in the Maine Senate race. Until he wasn’t. Platner has stepped down, “suspended” his campaign – not that anyone expects it to ever be unsuspended) – after allegations of rape (which he denies). As shocking as the allegations were, it isn’t as if questions hadn’t already been […]
I’ve watched a lot of World Cup soccer (football) this past month on television. Even with Canada eliminated from the tournament, I find myself catching most of the games. There’s something special about an athletic contest at this level. With each game I have the same question. And it has nothing to do with the […]
In a summer of heat and disappointment comes a call to prayer as U2 gives us a preview of their new record. For 50 years they have preached a message of hope and love, with the understanding that we can’t make it on our own. If this feels like a Psalm to you, it is […]
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