Monthly Archives: May 2023
Overheard
I overheard this on the elevator this morning on Parliament Hill. It sounded like the person was quoting, so I checked online. The first hit suggested it comes from Socrates. That works for me. It’s also not very different from some of the Biblical proverbs. I have no idea how I lived this long without […]
Best Laid Plans
I delayed posting today because I wanted to be the first with post-series analysis as the Toronto Maple Leafs were swept by the Florida Panthers in their NHL playoff series. I was just waiting for the game to end before sharing my thoughts. Now my carefully thought out analysis is worthless as the Leafs managed […]
Dealing With Bullies
You learn it on the playground as a kid. The only way to stop bullies is to stand up to them. If you don’t they will continue to pick on you. Which is why many Canadians are wondering why the federal government hesitated to expel the Chinese diplomat accused of threatening the family of a […]
A Monday Tradition?
I was thinking that this morning I would offer some thoughts on the government of China’s interference in Canada’s political system. But do we really want that on a Monday? Maybe we should just smile instead and save weighty topics for tomorrow.
The Message
It was a short message with the world watching. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury spoke these words at the Coronation of King Charles III Saturday morning. If you missed it, or would like to read it as opposed to listening again (I’m a print person – probably not the only one), the text is below. […]
Coronation!
It was totally unlike me. I got up early this morning to watch television, the coronation of Charles III. I don’t think I have watched live television (other than sports) since the 2021 federal election. Which means I didn’t watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Not did I watch Charles first wedding back in 1981, or […]
Does Tradition Matter?
As Charles III is officially crowned on Saturday, the Government of Canada is allegedly quietly changing its royal coat of arms to move it away from its British and Christian heritage. I’m not sure what to think about that. Coats of arms aren’t static. Canada’s has been amended before, most recently in 1995. Nobody pays […]
Anniversary to Remember
I realized earlier this week that it has been four years since I last posted this piece. Every May 4 I remember Kent State, even if I haven’t always noted it here. This year i already had some humor scheduled, but I didn’t want to let the day pass by without sharing this.. Forty-five years […]
Thursday Already
Time to lighten things up. for this Thursday, with some serious posts on the horizon. I must admit that I’m getting a little tired of writing about ethical lapse by politicians. Maybe I should join them in pretending they just don’t exits.
Lightfoot
When the news came late Monday it was as if it was expected. Gordon Lightfoot, Canada’s preeminent singer-songwriter had died at the age of 84. Just a few weeks ago he had cancelled his concert dates for 2023, and while fans were hoping they would be rescheduled I had a sense that the end was […]
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