Monthly Archives: January 2022

“Half the words we use have no meaning whatever and of the other half each man understands each word after the fashion of his own folly and conceit.” A relevant, prophetic insight into the limits and limitations of the Word … Continue reading →

don’t fall down or have an accident. The ambulances have stopped running or been severely delayed and Kenney, he don’t care.Don’t get sick and, above all, don’t need surgery. Hospitals don’t have the staff or beds to help you. They’re … Continue reading →

The prevailing attitude and response in North America whenever the spotlight of blame gets turned on working individuals and government types.“I didn’t do anything. Those other guys did.”Passing the buck. Having no responsibility, especially the guys making big bucks.

They are not actually blue, but blue only to human eyes. Lucky us. If you watch them come in for a peanut, they will often check each one if there is more than one. They are looking for the heaviest, … Continue reading →

that the power would go off in the dead of winter happened finally today for an hour. Fortunately, EPCOR came thru in one hour and we got lucky. Last day of the cold snap no less, but it sure did … Continue reading →

It is difficult not to have a deep, abiding respect for imagination, creativity, vision, talent, and genius. For that wonderful ability to realize these and to bring to fruition works of note in memorable, powerful, and unique ways that extend … Continue reading →

With the passage of a great artist and human being–Sidney Poitier, we are reminded again of the nature of life, process, change, the passing of time, and the ever-recurrent presence of Death throughout all our lives. Much as is Donne’s … Continue reading →

Pandora’s box of legalized drugs, all for the cynical motive of getting votes. I predicted younger kids would take the fall for this incredibly stupid, selfish, socially irresponsible move and now the chickens are coming home to roost with the … Continue reading →

numerous services has been shown to work and should be applied vigorously in all provinces, including redneck ones like AB and SK. Hit ’em where it hurts across the board. However, if hospital systems start to shut down and become … Continue reading →

Sidney Poitier, 94. (1927-2022) Massive presence. Huge life. Magnificent film career.  I consider myself very fortunate to have attended his “Evening with Sidney Poitier” here at the Jubilee in little old E-Town about a decade ago. Some people have presence … Continue reading →