Monthly Archives: August 2018

Peach pie till the end of August. Easily as unique and tasty as their strawberry.

The Italy bridge tragedy. There are going to be myriad more stories like this everywhere even in Canada and Edmonton. The High Level Bridge is over 100 years old, but… I wonder every time I cross a bridge anywhere if … Continue reading →

Air Quality–300 Hazardous. Edmonton worst in province. A garage sale first for us and others this weekend. Obviously we are headed for many more smoky Augusts based on how this summer is much worse than last year. That and more … Continue reading →

Aretha Franklin. No disputing the greatness and impressiveness of her life well-lived and well-loved.

and I’ll say it again. The current Edmonton City Council is on an irrational, runaway course to destroy what was once a fine, livable city. They have destroyed the road system, parking, and ease-of-movement everywhere. They have sold out tourists, … Continue reading →

are getting an eerie sense of how future summers will be with weird morning and evening skies, unhealthy to dangerous air, and numerous effects even on ordinary activities and work. Climate and weather have suddenly become the big stories of … Continue reading →

Today, in Ottawa, a boa constrictor on the loose. In Quebec, black widow spiders. When will those killer bees get here for all the sun-tanning enthusiasts?

“One trillion litres of sewage leaked into Canadian lakes and rivers over the last five years.” —Toronto Star headline today Uh, where are Justin, the premiers, and all the eco-types like Greenpeace? And while we’re talking eco, what about all … Continue reading →

in dangerous behaviors. I sprayed for wasps previously in a small hole by a sidewalk; there are some jobs you do yourself. But, at other times, it’s time to call in an expert to deal with bigger problems such as … Continue reading →

All those wildfires out of control again this year. Makes you wonder how much of those beautiful forests will be affected in years to come. I’ve often driven by burnt-out sections on the way to Radium and marvelled at the … Continue reading →