Wanderings – Struggling with old technology
I have an affinity for old electronics, particularly old computers. My first computer was an old Commodore 64. In high school, I built and sold PC computers for a while. As an adult, one of […]
I have an affinity for old electronics, particularly old computers. My first computer was an old Commodore 64. In high school, I built and sold PC computers for a while. As an adult, one of […]
This past weekend, federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre decided to step into the fray of municipal politics with all the grace of a Canada Goose, leaving traces of his visit like the geese so often […]
Every day, we are bombarded with political rhetoric. Political parties, with their polished messaging, carefully craft their words to grab our attention. These messages generally fall into two categories: reinforcing their existing support base or […]
It was about a five kilometre bicycle ride in one direction between Chisamore’s Pond where I took swimming lessons as a kid, and my parents’ home. I did this trip several days a week the […]
Ontario recently expanded the availability of wine and beer in stores. Now you can pick up your favourite beer at pretty much any corner store, grocery store, or gas station. It’s about time. The beer, […]
Ontarians are going to receive yet another rebate from the provincial government – goodie. Sometime early in 2025, a cheque for $200 per person will be delivered, thanks to the good financial fortunes of the […]
In less than a year, we will very likely have a new Prime Minister. Sometime between now and late October 2025, there will be a federal election, and maybe even sooner, a Liberal leadership change. […]
Before I could read more than two words in a newspaper, I’d seek out cartoons. It didn’t matter which newspaper, any newspaper. And not just Blondie, Archie, Peanuts, or B.C., but editorial cartoons. I am […]
There is a lot of rhetoric out in the political space about axing taxes. Carbon taxes, income taxes, this tax, that tax; all the taxes will be axed. What happens to services and programs Canadians […]
Last week was the commemoration of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, where Canadians are supposed to reflect on the legacy of the Indian Residential School system. Across Canada, there were flag raising ceremonies, […]
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