Monthly Archives: July 2016

Very Impressed

by the T.O. Muslims who have unexpectedly made a significant donation of 250 thou to the people of Fort McMurray. Likewise by the million $ donation by B.C. Sikhs. Those major gifts of self is evidence that multiculturalism may be working after … Continue reading

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On True Equality, Equal Rights, and Democracy:

All Lives Matter. None are superior to or have a ‘higher’ claim than others/other groups’. (*Regardless of his work for black civil rights, the great wise Martin Luther King would have supported those ideas.)

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Elizabeth’s Epiphany (Pride and Prejudice)

She grew absolutely ashamed of herself. Of neither Darcy or Wickham could she think without feeling that she had been blind, partial, prejudiced, absurd. “How despicably have I acted!” she cried; “I, who have prided myself on my discernment! I, … Continue reading

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The Harry Potter Movie Lasted Longer Than the Distracted Driverless Car Passenger

First of many deaths to come. Guy’s car went underneath a truck’s trailer (shades of Whose Life Is It Anyway movie) His Harry Potter video was still playing a quarter mile down the road where what remained of the moving driverless car … Continue reading

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Fireworks, Canada Day

We live two blocks over from the field where the fireworks show is and can see them unobstructedly over the roof of a neighbor’s house across the street. A bow window living-room view. Quite lucky every July 1.

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Toffler Was Right–Future Shock Revisited

Alvin Toffler, author of the popular, best-selling, influential 1970 classic Future Shock died at age 87 this past week. He and his book are mostly long-forgotten and most people would not know his name. But he was the first nonfiction … Continue reading

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The Perfect Game for Canada Day

Lots of fun, educational, etc. Basic and advanced questions. Highly recommended.

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