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
Poetry
Neighbours With a ‘U’
I remember onceliving insidethe land of ‘Dreams’how different I was,craving Coffee Crisp,Butter tarts,and Nanaimo Bars,missing Jim Hewson’s voiceor Bob Cole,while I watchedsome cop showon Saturday night. We might be neighborsuntil you add the ‘u’and national pridekicks inlike 3 fingers of JDor the first dragon a Camel 100,and the Mac and
Lists
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
Poetry
Fairy Slipper
Fairy slipper softgliding up and downlightlylike tiny puffs of windcalled from deepwithin the soul of infinity,drawn to the lightby the kiss of gentlenessto float tonesamongst the cloudsof smilesradiatingfrom all who hear… …Einaudi 2025 (inter-generational bliss, he is ironically loved by myself and a couple of millennials I know.)
Poetry
The Silence of Snow
The silence of snoweach decibel cocooned between the flakesfalling gently from a deep blue sky. Trees mantled in lace like debutantesgnarled bark hidden from their suitorsWaiting for the prom that Spring will bring There is a peace when breathing frostsbefore my face and fingers tinglelike angels dancing two-step. Ahead a
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