Author Archives: rdavies

So which side are you on, RD? Where do you stand?

(Two early significant political influences, musically and otherwise) I possess, still, the same overall view since retiring–that the world is in other/s’ hands. My marching and sign-carrying days are certainly o’er. No more will I march on the Leg for … Continue reading

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Alfred Hitchcock’s View of Happiness:

“What’s your idea of happiness? And I said, “A clear horizon, no clouds, no shadows, nothing.” ( from The Men Who Made Movies: Alfred Hitchcock, 1973)

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Ex-Bus Driver Mayor Sohi Opines on Middle East (!) to Distract

city residents from pondering the financial debacle resulting from UCP cancelling ring road ticketing and half the city’s electric bus fleet not being roadworthy because the makers have gone bankrupt and can’t send replacement parts.

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Ludicrous, Preposterous Claim of the Day

(as spoken by George Santos): “George Santos is the Mary Magdalene of U.S. Congress.”

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Basics: How to Relax

Basic Ways to Relax, Reduce Stress and Anxiety, and Recharge -breathe deeply for a while -splash cold water on your face -close your eyes and meditate -sniff oranges! -pat the dog or cat -take a short nap with eyes closed … Continue reading

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Brits use “homely” differently than Canucks.

They call houses we’d say are homey-looking: “homely”. Whereas when Canadians use “homely”, it’s an insult, as in homely-looking (plain-looking or even ugly).

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No Wonder the Country’s a Mess!

Justin has taken 2 full years off on personal time since 2015. (On the other hand, maybe that’s two years of him buggering up the country even more that we’ve been spared.)

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Hamlet’s Speech, published 1623, as in the Norton First Folio Facsimile

  Pages, in actuality, are lighter and somewhat more readable than above.

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“A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle”

Memorable feminist slogan by Irina Dunn.

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Long Overdue: Canadian Icon Gets Stamped

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