Monthly Archives: July 2022

Where have we all seen this before?

The last paragraph of Orwell’s 1984: “He gazed up at the enormous face. Forty years it had taken him to learn what kind of smile was hidden beneath the dark moustache. O cruel, needless misunderstanding! O stubborn, self-willed exile from … Continue reading →

for the heatwave in Edmonton this weekend! Hot temps and high humidity. Stay in the sun to avoid the Sohi mosquitoes. AC turned on in the house most of the daytime.

the next morning, 6:30 a.m.

another signature poem by William Wordsworth. Up! up! my Friend, and quit your books;Or surely you’ll grow double:Up! up! my Friend, and clear your looks;Why all this toil and trouble? The sun above the mountain’s head,A freshening lustre mellowThrough all … Continue reading →

The English poet William Wordsworth (works) had a concept that he called “Spots of Time.” These are small, memorable events that occur mainly outdoors and in touch with nature. According to Wordsworth these spots have lasting quality and are capable … Continue reading →

to say nothing of entertaining and humorous with pets.

is officially seeping into Alberta at 2 parades recently. A Pro-Life float in one and a racist float spoofing Singh and the Liberals on a manure spreader. In the old days, politicians would just periodically walk, drive, or appear on … Continue reading →

“Rubes imploding in a ball of wokeness.”–Jason Kodish, July 3, 2022

The last of the James Bonds? (spoiler: There is a note at the end of the movie that “James Bond will be back” despite Daniel Craig’s character being blown up at the end of it.) It was a good Bond … Continue reading →