Monthly Archives: June 2025
Record Temperatures
As much of North America bakes, I am left wondering where I could find a place like this. Indoors, air conditioned and no need to interact with people. I must admit though, I would me more interested in food than drink. And I would definitely bring a book. We introverts need our books.
Just Thinking
As a student of world affairs, I understand Israel’s preoccupation with security matters, even if I wonder at times if being less heavy-handed would better further their national aims. Bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities was no surprise. Back in 1981 Israel bombed nuclear facilities in Iraq to stop that country’s nuclear weapons program. It established a […]
It’s Real
I saw this photo online last week and chuckled. I figured it was worth sharing, even if I wasn’t sure if it was real. It is. In 2018 Black River Meats in Vermont added these instructions to their packaging. I don’t know if they still have them – but if I am near a grocery […]
Today In Red Square
Am I the only one who was struck by the similarity between Donald Trump’s big parade of military vehicles in Washington and the the annual May Day parades that used to be a staple of the Soviet Union? The ones Vladimir Putin has moved to Victory Day? Soldiers from all branches of the service, military […]
Sleep Deprivation
I’m tired. I’m not getting enough sleep. Blame it on my Canadian pride. I’ve always been an early riser. I just can’t seem to sleep much beyond 5 a.m. When I was doing morning radio, my alarm was set for 3:30, and I usually woke up before it went off. Normally I compensate by going […]
Troops on the Ground
First it was the National Guard, then the Marines. U.S. President Donald Trump has sent troops into Los Angeles to put an end to protests against his immigration policies. Needless to say, there is a lot of outrage. The courts may yet restrain him. For those of us old enough to remember the Guard being […]
Remembering
With heat, humidity and haze from forest fires, Ottawa has not topped my list of places to live this week. I’ve been missing the clear, fresh air of Germany’s Black Forest. Today’s photos are from one of the last walks we did before moving back to Canada four years ago. I can’t tell you anything […]
Men At Work
When the water main burst the truck was not in the hole. It wasn’t even on site. I’m not sure I have much confidence in the City of Ottawa’s repair crews when practically the first thing they do is get their truck stuck in a hole. That’s probably why the repair has taken longer than […]
Light Rail Dreams
Apparently Kevin Costner wasn’t completely accurate in the movie Field of Dreams when he said “if you build it they will come.” The Ottawa version is “we have built it, and we are going to make sure you come. You have no choice” Ottawa’s transit provider, OC Transpo, unveiled a complete revamping of its system […]
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