I have never been to an Olympic event, but in 1976, when Montreal was the host, I met two gentlemen who were on their way…
There seems to be a plethora of disheartening news lately. Whatever your personal definition of ‘disheartening’ may be, I am sure you can think of…
One of my favourite books is Tom Jones, by Henry Fielding, first published in 1749. It is a great story — a foundling, crossed loves, parental…
Once we get more than a few years under our belts, it is tempting to look back at life and consider what we would do…
Sittin’, Drinkin’, Superficially Thinkin’… Isn’t that a great line? I mean, it’s not meant to be a lifestyle or anything, but just as a line…
Change is afoot. My Mother was fond of saying that Russia was not involved in the first World War; “They went home and had a…
No folks, not the definition of weed, the definition of ‘a’ weed. Any good old fashioned hard copy dictionary will give you some version of…
It is Father’s Day today, and my Father is 5 years gone from this world. He lived to a ripe old age of 96 and…
The broad open space and rugged terrain of the prairies is not a welcoming environment for any species. The prairies are not going to adapt…
Michelangelo is famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but as an artist, the medium he truly loved to work in was not…