Author Archives: rdavies

Wordsworth’s “Spots of Time”

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

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Life is more meaningful and purposeful,

to say nothing of entertaining and humorous with pets.

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The politicizing of everything

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

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The Problem with Americans:

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

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“No Time to Die” (2022, DVD)

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

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Summer Patio: Reflective Moment

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Squirrel Siblings

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Dog Bed

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Happy Canada Day, 2022!

(Fireworks display from our front window on a previous Canada Day) Still the best country in the world to live in despite all the ongoing political and social problems. Hard to believe the PCs have gone Trumpian with Poilievre marching … Continue reading

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Self-Portrait

(July, 2022)

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