Author Archives: rdavies

is the most honest, thorough, best ever done on this famous American writer. Although Hem had talent and some great, memorable books, he was a failure as a decent, kind, compassionate, responsible human being, drinking himself to death after numerous … Continue reading →

if you’ll have to walk 15-20 minutes to get to a bus all winter? Why use it if you are constantly at risk of being robbed and assaulted at transit centres? City Council has blown it bigtime and will only … Continue reading →

that broke the camel’s back for Nenshi and Iveson. The former had to manage the big flood and hailstorm. The latter was not prepared to fix the mess he created city-wide with the LRT expansions. Of the two, Iveson should … Continue reading →

is always more than one perspective/take on any experience, any problem, any issue. Hence, perpetual conflicts, arguments, and disagreements between any two people.

starting tonight (Mon. Apr. 5) on PBS. Should be interesting. (above: his buddy Hotchner’s legendary bio of Papa–recommended also)

(why I went into teaching) was incredibly important in saving, maintaining, and bettering the world, and still do today and in the future. If you read the draft document for K to 6 in Alberta, you’d have good reason that … Continue reading →

that things and humans are never as bad as they appear or seem to be. Here in Edmonton lives a spirited three-year-old boy, who recently had a brain operation and may only have six months to live. Like many young … Continue reading →

the Easter Bunny remembered to show up for kids this year. (S/he is lying by the right tree beside the sidewalk.) While so many adults are losing their heads, it is important to try and preserve as much of childhood … Continue reading →

“If we had a keen vision and feeling for all ordinary human life, it would be like hearing the grass grow and the squirrel’s heart beat, and we should die of that roar which lies on the other side of … Continue reading →

Kenney fiddles in Alberta refusing to budge despite the province’s doctors–who care much more about people’s health and lives–telling him to lock down. He is a ‘genius’ and never going to listen to authorities and people much smarter than he … Continue reading →