Monthly Archives: May 2026
Friday’s Question
My umbrella broke. No complaints – it had served me well and faithfully. I didn’t buy a new umbrella. No need, there was another one in the house, though it was a little bigger. The umbrella I used for years was basic black and collapsible. It would fit in the computer bag I carry, or […]
Last One Standing
The opening sequence said it all. History and tradition can be powerful motivators. My eyes teared up as the message sank home. The Ottawa Senators were swept in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. The Edmonton Oilers didn’t put up much of a fight in their series. The Montreal Canadiens, who start the second […]
Is It Art?
It’s been a week full of family events, including a trip to the National Gallery, where I cam across this stack of boxes that at one time (and maybe still) contained steel wool scouring pads. There are eight in the pile – you can’t see the ones at the back. So our Friday question: Is […]
random thoughts from lorne 
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