As of right now the ‘Great Tariff War’ between Mr. Trump and the rest of the world is on hold, but better to be prepared than surprised if / should he wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and drop the hammer. Truth be told I am almost
Life
Thoughts from what I have seen on this road I walk.
Life Lists
10 Things To Do If You Are NOT A Winter Person
Let’s face it, not everyone waits with bated breath for the first ski hill to open or looks longingly at their ski-doo in August. For many of us, the first few white flakes falling from the sky turns smiles into frowns that will probably last until Spring. Clinically there are
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Quietly Proud
There are two types of nationalism, imho, the kind based on arrogance, the ‘God given’ right to more than your share; and the kind of nationalism based on a quiet confidence in yourself and your neighbours’ ability to defend your share with every breath. We are seeing both in action
Life Lists
10 Ways To Stay Sane on Social Media
Ok, I have been on social media forever it seems, starting with Undernet in the 1990’s, AIM/ICQ then FB / Twitter / Instagram et al. But NEVER have I seen the polarization that I have seen since the onset of Covid in 2019 – 2020. Believe me, being off work
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10 Trivial Things About Me
We see ‘list’ memes all the time on social media, most likely started so some data wonk can grab a bunch of data for a large group of people. They can be fun, but the questions definitely have a slant, and usually after posting your responses you will see your
Life Recycling
Knobbly Knee Meets Water Bottle
Last summer we spent a day at the track at Mooney’s Bay with Special Olympics. It was a blistering hot day with very little respite or shade. Ever prepared we took water bottles with us. Thinking myself smart I fashioned a holder for my water bottle and clipped it onto