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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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