Monthly Archives: September 2018

In Passing: “Small Time Crooks” (2000 DVD)

A friend passed on this Woody Allen movie which starts off predictably about a schnook (Allen) trying to make a better life for himself and his wife. A plan to rob a bank sidebars into a cookie-making empire and then … Continue reading

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Well, of course,

we’re not going to live forever and could die unexpectedly at just about any point. And not have a will and left final wishes and instructions. And not done all the things we planned to do. And, of course, someone … Continue reading

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A Good Technology: Nonfictional DVDs

So much of life and people can be banal, ordinary, dumb, stupid, self-destructive, and uninspiring. That is why I have sought out the great via books and videos. The videos have late have made it possible to get to know … Continue reading

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“I just wasn’t made for these times.”

–Brian Wilson (and Richard Davies)

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‘Politically Correct’ Agenda vs. Sexless Innocence

The Bert and Ernie are gay agenda is back. Illustrates how political correctness tries to rewrite facts and history, hijacking innocent, non-sexual stories from children and childhood. Recall what rainbows used to mean to little girls and boys before the … Continue reading

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“Cries and Whispers” (1973 Movie)

is an Ingmar Bergman classic and his first significant film in color, using red for interior rooms, scenes with blood, and transitions between scenes. Bergman explained that, for him, red is associated with inner life including heart and soul; but … Continue reading

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The Quality of New Architecture and Infrastructure

The Saskatchewan bridge that collapsed immediately after it was opened. Fortunately, no one was on the bridge at the time.

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Edmonton’s LRT:

Where you can get randomly stabbed to death in the morning while waiting for the train.

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The Greatest Gift of Language Book Ever for Children

Two thumbs up. Way up. The perfect gift for a 6-year-old who enjoys language.

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Jeanne’s Bakery Birthday Cake and Blog Author, Winnipeg

We picked up one while in Winnipeg recently. Complete with the name my old Winnipeg friends still call me. I started having Jeanne’s cakes on my birthdays at about age 3. Over the years, my parents would bring them to Edmonton, or … Continue reading

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