Every now and then, a fella happens to hit the sweet spot, even if it is more by good luck than good management. I rest my case on a recent example.Early in the week, I casually mentioned to “Herself” that it was time to...
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Just for the heck of it, let’s take a look at three English words that, on the surface of things, appear to have a lot in common.
Read MoreThere’s a reason people like me should never play the stock market.Some time ago, when I heard that a new arts and entertainment magazine was in the works, the cynic in me said it wouldn’t last six months. These things never...
Read MoreTHOSE WHO SAY YES, SAY: As computers become more and more sophisticated, they become more and more useful. And, the more useful they are, the more of a necessity they become. Some may wince at the word “necessity”,...
Read MoreI wish there was a church for atheists.Yeeeaaaahh, that’s going to need some explaining:I see church as a place of fellowship and a place to concentrate on values and good works. Being among like-minded people is nothing...
Read MoreSome friends of mine have a beautiful home in Hidden Valley. From their hot tub on the back deck, they can bathe in the tranquillity of the Takhini River Valley and their own little garden.Inside, there are large windows that...
Read MoreI remember the first time I climbed a tree … and it is not because I got my knee caught and my father had to use the chainsaw to get me out … and my mother took a home movie of it all.I remember it because it was the...
Read MoreOn March 1, I saw a headline on the front page of the Globe and Mail that gladdened my heart.It was, “This Spring, Real Men Wear Pansies.” The accompanying photo showed a guy with pansies printed on his shirt.Wow!...
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