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Shaving in the bathroom with the window slightly open. A cool fresh breeze coming in, putting me back to the ’70s, shaving in my parents’ old walk-up apartment in Winnipeg. An even chillier summer breeze coming in off the river. … Continue reading →

Nature, still. That which Man is doing his best to kill.

One of the best dark chocolate treats with peanuts ever to be created in Canada was a Winnipeg invention which has been revived by a Camrose woman. To me, it tastes even better than ever after the new owner modified … Continue reading →

To see a World in a grain of sand, /And a Heaven in a wild flower, /Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, /And Eternity in an hour. He who bends to himself a Joy/Doth the winged life destroy; … Continue reading →

“Peace on Earth and Good Will to All Men and Women on Earth”.

(a delightful comedy classic, Anchor Bay) Again, I thank my late Dad for introducing me to so many film classics, this one originally released in 1949–my birthday year–(Compton Mackenzie’s book appeared in 1947), which we watched late night together on … Continue reading →

Men in Kilts. If you phone them, one of your line options allows you to listen to bagpipe music.

Strathcona Composite men’s stags at the end of the school year. I miss that open, light-hearted spirit of camaraderie based on gender and shared school experience. Also the steaks, beans, drinks, and live oldies music (which I usually provided). Fudge … Continue reading →

The stupidity, ignorance, and stupid choices of the hoi-polloi. Like letting a toddler die in a grease pit behind a McDonald’s Or dumb people moving beyond barriers to perish on mountains, in oceans. Careless, unimaginative choices lacking common sense that … Continue reading →

I am prouder of my character and proudest of my family and grandkids.