To thine own self be true

are faster and more vicious than the usual ones. I’ve had them attack my ears directly as they feast in clouds which has necessitated a change in outdoor attire until further notice.

Back in 1973-5, the East Indian doctor my wife worked for used this word, and we–university educated types– chuckled, only knowing of the common word “bother”.

Many years later, I noticed that Oxford recorded the word as an informal, but legitimate substitute for “bother” as in “He caused us much botheration”.

Ah well, words and lifelong learning, to say nothing of a ‘comeuppance’ of sorts for one’s feelings of superiority where language use is concerned.

The 25th anniversary Commemorative Edition (only 6,500 made) ever released on DVD or Blu-Ray is the only way to see the complete trilogy in chronological order with missing scenes and a documentary “The Godfather: A Look Inside” added.

I re-watched all 9 hrs., 43 mins. of this over a two day period and must say that it is a unique experience which makes all the recurring motifs and family themes more obvious.

TIME magazine wrote: “This trilogy has a novelistic density, a rueful, unhurried lyricism and a depth that, singly, the films could not achieve. Altogether glorious.”

Highly recommended, especially for Godfather, Coppola, and serious film-making fans if you are able to buy it from an online seller.

The Canadian Museum of History has recorded 800 of its pieces went mysteriously missing over a 10 year period. They have re-found 5 since reporting the 800. Worth reporting? Big hairy deal!

can harm or kill their own children.

Imagination and empathy are necessary parental traits to anticipate potential dangerous situations and influences.

Kids these days cannot be left without some degree of parental supervision and watchfulness.

as “to-er”, as I have heard other Canadians pronouncing the word since 1955 until the last few years when “tore” somehow crept into use confuting things unnecessarily.

Arthritis and a shoulder injury force her to leave performing on the road.
What a run from 1963 to 2023! 60 amazing years of live performing, activism, and songwriting. One of Canada’s top folk singers and songwriters.

We’ve seen her live about four times over the years.  I was first introduced to her in 1967 with her outstanding Fire, Fleet, and Candlelight LP.