Monthly Archives: May 2019

“In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.” –Erasmus

always busy apologizing and exonerating the past to govern responsibly and significantly in the present and for the future. Whenever there’s a real crisis on, he is doing something irrelevant which never helps here-and-now Canadians. His reign has been an … Continue reading →

by Richard Davies, 2019 The title catches the reader’s attention, is engaging and makes the reader curious. The look of the poem is likewise engaging. The reader is pleased by its first-look structure to the eye. Long continuous poems don’t … Continue reading →

Arriving at a very quiet time The Main Floor The hotel caters to dogs and dog owners with a special weekend in May. Down to the Lake Behind the Lodge Lake Beauvert has many fish–these ones close to shore. Lots … Continue reading →

A Maple Old Fashioned 2 oz. bourbon Makers Mark Bourbon Canadian maple syrup Angostura bitters $16

Jasper Park Lodge

Right side up, nary a ripple.

Nice place. Ask for the private rubber tree room (only 1 table). 30+ year-old rubber tree has taken over what used to be a room with several tables. Joanne is the long-time friendly co-owner who is a Real Person. The … Continue reading →

Patricia Lake–note the red trees On the road to the lakes above Jasper, the town has started removing stands of forest.