Monthly Archives: July 2026
Privacy Matters
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 […]
Taking a Dive
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 […]
Suddenly Popular
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 […]
The Last Chance
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 […]
The Candidate
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 […]
Friday’s Question
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 […]
Choosing To Hope
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 […]
No Sense of History
At least she spelled it right. A member of the US House of Representatives has introduced the CANADA Act. She is upset that sales of American alcohol have plummeted in Canada. She wants US federal government action. The Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies Act calls for Canada to be punished because […]
American Booze
The US Ambassador to Canada seems to have a liquor fixation. He’s been in the news he is talking about American alcohol on Canadian store shelves. Or, more accurately, the lack thereof. You can’t buy American wine, beer or spirits in most places in Canada. Most of the booze trade in Canada is government controlled. […]
Urban Hazards
Went for a walk with my wife and found these signs. Ottawa is obviously a dangerous place to live! Coyotes generally leave people alone, but that wild parsnip (hogweed in the U.K.) is another matter.
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