Author Archives: rdavies

In Alberta, Family Day. In the States, President’s Day. (Does T really need to have a holiday given all his executive time?) The concept of having a family day makes a lot more sense. Family is more basic than some … Continue reading →

This beats the limits of contact lenses. And shouldn’t go blind now or down the road. The wonders of modern medical technology. As my female doctor said, “I’m not sure I understand it all, but it is pretty amazing.” And … Continue reading →

of consciousness and the very basic importance of it in individual life. That and its timeless warnings about totalitarian control of individuals and their freedom. Very basic stuff today; still true now all over the world.

now toast! Causes air pollution apparently, especially burnt toast.

for kids under 14 strikes me as common sense and sane.

A unique, memorable film that my father took me to see when I was about 6 or 7. I quite enjoyed and was drawn to Glenn Ford as the genial blue-denim-jacketed Sam (Glen Ford) who takes three Brahma bulls to … Continue reading →

A feast for ears and eyes. The Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra is one of most interesting classical music groups of all time. They are a Canadian ensemble which plays on authentic antique instruments to produce their intense unique sound. This DVD/CD … Continue reading →