The 2010 Olympics
0Yes, I admit it. I am getting excited about working at the Winter Olympic Games in Whistler! And believe me, there is enough negativity out there in the media and the various protest movements, as well as the arrogant behavior of the IOC and VANOC …
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A Victoria Winter
I have a definite love-hate relationship with Victoria, British Columbia. Take today for example. It is 18+ celsius and sunny – the perfect Victoria winter day. Judd the dog and I walked down to Fisherman’s Wharf Park, so he could watch his seal friends beg …
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Bob The Robot
We know there is the ‘inside voice, outside voice’ divide. Is there an ‘inside blog, outside blog’ equivalent? If so, I’m about to cross it . . . . So there I am, perched in the ‘throne room’, peacefully reading the morning news. Heather …
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The Canadian Peacekeeper Myth
It was a toss-up whether to place this article in the Canadian Military or Cranky categories. Fortunately, I have discovered a way to ‘dual categorize’ this – okay, I’ll say it – rant. I nearly explode whenever I hear somebody talk about Canada’s ‘reputation’ in …
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The Whiner Olympics
Listened to a wonderful radio interview on CBC yesterday with Clara Hughes. Clara is the only Canadian and one of only four world-wide athletes who have medaled in both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games, with her sports being long track speed skating and cycling. …
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Car Drivers
I like to think that I am an observant fellow and most of what I observe or at least comment on is of no value, or at least not marketable. Today’s blog is one of those. Have you ever observed the different positions that automobile …
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Lest We Forget
Today was Remembrance Day here in Canada. Incredible turnouts everywhere, although the fine weather and our involvement in Afghanistan are responsible for most of it. I would like to think that the history teachers of Canada’s public and private schools are responsible for the upswing, …
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Hugs Cure All
In contravention of all medical logic and H1N1 recommendations, I am prescribing ‘hugs’ as the cure-all. Yup. Hugs. Stare down that virus and hug somebody you love. Hell, hug somebody you don’t love! My father was the world’s best hugger. Even when he was elderly …
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In Canada… Looking Back
There are so many questions – questions I’m tempted to ask but also tempted to leave safely unanswered. Is the Sudanese government serving its people well? No. The Khartoum-based government has not put as much effort into making the comprehensive peace agreement function as it …
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My Canadian Colleague's School
I was fortunate to serve with Lieutenant (Navy) Janan Sutherland. Janan is in his late 20s, originally from Windsor, Ontario and currently employed as an instructor at the Canadian Forces recruit school in St. Jean, Quebec. He is a reason you should be proud of …
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