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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 […]
Friday’s Question
Being an ambassador is challenging. given the current state of Canada-U.S. relations, being the Canadian Ambassador to Washington is well beynd challenging. Which may be why Prime Minister Mark Carney reached out toa business friend for the position rather than a career diplomat. With trade the major irritant between the two nations, it made sense […]
On The Bandwagon
It is that time of year again. I’m depressed. But I will get over it. It’s playoff time in the National Hockey League. It makes no sense that the emotional wellbeing of millions of Canadians rests on the shoulders of 20 young men they have never met. But hockey is a national obsession, and never […]
Nice Try
Would anyone fall for this one? It showed up in my spam folder. Dear tenant, To guarantee a seamless experience and improve our services, we are informing you of an upcoming change to our payment method. Please confirm receipt of this message so we can share the updated payment details with you. To fulfill our […]
Friday’s Question
Technology is a wonderful thing. When it works. When it doesn’t, you sometimes have to wonder why we try these things. There’s been a lot in the news recently about the Artemis II space mission. I haven’t read any of the articles, or watched or listened to coverage, so I’m not quite sure why this […]
The Happiest Day
The stone is rolled away. Christ is risen! Choosing to ignore the facts of history doesn’t make them les true. That’s something we need to remind our politicians of, though that is not a discussion for today. Today we celebrate an empty tomb, the triumph of life over death and reconciliation between God and man. […]
Never Out Of Season
“Let’s do a craft grandma!” my grandson said. He’s four. His idea of a craft is finding a willing adult who will follow his directions. If you don’t do it his way, there are consequences. Grandma is easier to convince to join in this fun than Grandpa. This former pie plate with candles coming out […]
My Favorite Crucifix
How is it possible to believe, how can anyone believe without fear and trembling that all of God was present in a man? Who can believe that God incarnate is dying on a cross? No reasonable being can accept such an implausible and frightening revelation, the impact of which always makes one reassess everything. – Jacques […]
Impromptu Art
In a weird way, it makes sense. Public art, created by the people, just outside Canada’s National Gallery. When you are inside the gallery you are required to wear a sticker that shows you have paid the admission fee. Each day the sticker is a different color – that way people are less likely to […]
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