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My Sherlock Holmes Mug

One of many fun, interesting, unique artifacts I have collected along the way. Quotations on the mug: -When you have eliminated the impossible,whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. -Be aware: All great criminals have a complex mind. -Singularity … Continue reading

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She Will Be Missed…

Obit: Canadian no-nonsense, truth-telling journalist, Christie Blatchford, 68.

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“So long it’s been good to know ya.”

37 hit-and-runs in E-Town’s snowstorm yesterday. 37 frightened, self-centered, morally irresponsible drivers loose on the streets of Edmo.

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As

natives block the pipelines and railways and coronavirus potentially threatens Canada. And where is our absentee PM today? Africa, of course!

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“It depends on what the meaning of the word “is” is.”

–Bill Clinton. “Is” is often equated with “true”, “the truth”, “facts”, “exists”, and “verifiably true”. Which is why I have no patience with liars (e.g., Trump: over 16,000 lies and misrepresentations since taking power over 3 years ago). He has … Continue reading

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Correctly, it’s

pronounced “drowned”, not “drownded” and “mischievous”, not “mischievious”.

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A “Gal” by Any Other Name

Global Edmonton tv reported that a “gal” was riding on an ETS bus Sunday in the “all together”, another quaint expression. “For Me and My Gal” was a popular olde song which suggested closeness and fondness, but do you reckon … Continue reading

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Canadian golf has come a long way from the ’50s-’60s

and the likes of Moe Norman, Al Balding, and George Knudson (who went to Bannatyne, the same school as me, in Winnipeg). One-shot’ Mike Weir (of winery fame) much later won the Masters and yesterday Nick Taylor (with his Taylor-Made … Continue reading

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Dealing with Night-time Colds: The Wisdom

Open a jar of liquid No-Snore (available at medical health supplies stores) in your bedroom to keep your nose and throat open all night. (I recommend that you not put the jar directly on furniture to prevent possible spill damage … Continue reading

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Bill Clinton’s Best Quotes

“I did not have sexual relations with that woman.” “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.”

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