Well, it didn’t happen to me, but I so identify with the feeling!
So true!
Donald Trump’s big tax bill has passed a divided Senate. One senator who initially opposed the legislation changed her mind in exchange for concessions for her state. That got me to thinking about the nature of leadership and the responsibility that comes with elected office. Where do you draw the line? Is it moral to […]
I didn’t read the article. The headline convinced me there was no point. There’s an app for everything, and apparently you can download one to your phone that will tell you how much longer you are going to live. What you do with that information is up to you. Predicting such a future has been […]
I don’t drink the stuff, which I know makes me a member of a small minority. I love the aroma, but I’m not that keen on the taste, and I don’t usually drink hot drinks. Some of my friends though are coffee connoisseurs. We meet in coffee shops and I watch them indulge. Coffee is […]
And don’t be gullible!
You don’t suppose anyone really bought one, do you?
I’ve been waffling al day about posting here today. Three days ago, on Canada Day, I decided not to say anything about that holiday. It isn’t that there isn’t anything to celebrate about Canada, because there are many blessings that come with being Canadian. But we live in challenging times, and I felt I should […]
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.
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 […]
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