Monthly Archives: September 2023
Hot Enough For You?
August was the first time in more than ten years that the temperature in Ottawa didn’t once hit 30 degrees Celsius. Now, a week into September, we have already set heat records for the month. As I am typing this the humidex, the measurement of what it feels like as opposed to the actual temperature, […]
The Trial
After 18 months, the trial has finally begun for two of the organizers of 2022’s Freedom Convoy that shut down downtown Ottawa for three weeks. It is going to be interesting to watch. Probably everyone has an opinion on the Convoy, but that’s not what the trial is about. Those on trial have been charged […]
The New Monday
With yesterday being Labour Day (or Labor Day depending on where you live) today means back to work after a long weekend for many people. To me that sounds very appealing – for some reason I booked a dentist visit for 8 a.m. Given that it is emotionally Monday. some humor seems in order for […]
Working Class Heroes
Today is a holiday in Canada and the United States: Labor Day. The day is set as ide as a tribute to organized labor. Call it the North American equivalent of May 1. That May 1 holiday, known as International Workers Day is a much bigger thing in Europe. North Americans give very little though […]
The Dystopian Venn
I had something else planned for today, but the message of this t-shirt has been haunting me. Like an earworm, maybe if I share it I can get it out of my head. Those of you who took any English literature classes in high school immediately understood the references. 1984 is a novel written by […]
A Huge Milestone
Today, Saturday September 2, 2023 is a big day for my family. My wife’s aunt, the family matriarch, turns 100. This is no small achievement. She was born in the turbulence of the Weimar Republic, lived through the Great Depression, survived World War Two, had a successful teaching career, traveled the world and has spent […]
Another Milestone
Happy birthday to us. Random Thoughts From Lorne starts its tenth year today, more or less. While I did publish a post in 2011, I always think of September first as the startup date, even though it was actually August 30. . I must admit though, I am surprised to be still in this space. […]
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