Monthly Archives: March 2015

(above: a signed book on film by Siskel and Ebert; Andrews & McMeel, 1991 ) This excellent Steve James documentary on Roger Ebert is a must-see, especially for his many fans, film fans everywhere, people who want to know more about him, … Continue reading →

With the ‘brave new’ approach, there will be no sameness of relatively common curriculum throughout a province or, generally, across Canada. There will be no commonly agreed-upon subject matter; instead, a bunch of worksheets and multiple-choice tests with all the … Continue reading →

the best gifts are the Gifts of Self we selflessly give one another, naturally and freely.

(signed Roger Corman book, (with Jim Jerome) Random House, 1990–highly recommended book on an unusual auteur) (the original rare Caedmon LP, now available on CD–Forum: UK) The above two from my film and vinyl record collections. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. And the three new … Continue reading →

“The difference between almost the right word and the right word is a large matter–it’s the difference between the lighting bug and the lightning.”–Mark Twain At an early age we repeat what we hear whether phrases (like swearing) or clear … Continue reading →

I would say that by 3, children have clearly developed personal will. By this time, they have encountered many adult choices and rules made for them, and it is only natural that they soon become aware of what they want … Continue reading →

With (family and) three very good, close friends, I don’t bother too much about ‘social mixing’ these daze. The conversations that we four have are deep, comprehensive, and cover everything imaginable. But when I venture out into public, I find there are … Continue reading →

Yesterday, my 3-year-old grandson playing tambourine and dancing while my wife (dragooned by him into co-performance) played egg-shaker and I played guitar with the drum machine singing “Oh What a Crying Shame” by The Mavericks. A permanent sublime moment of … Continue reading →

emergency sirens, Edmonton potholes, AB PC assault on the public, business takeover (and subsequent loss of jobs), Maritimes blizzard, e-mail phishing attachment, major oil spill, and freight train derailment.

Context is usually important, relevant to language situations. Conventions can be stretchable depending on purpose, meaning and, context. Precision in language use makes a big difference; it can mean the difference between life and death, success and failure, connection and … Continue reading →