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Life lessons learned in war-torn countries .. . Obviously not famous, not rich, not a star, nor a hero ..  in fact, just a normal middle-of-the-road Canadian fellow.  So what authority does the Awkwerd Soljer bring to this topic?  is he an authority? .. .

Please understand that Judd the Rockweiler has made these decisions. I am only taking dictation . .. . . * One paw up, for the beautifying work the City of Victoria is doing on Fisherman’s Wharf Park, in James Bay. * One paw down, for …

I’m not even sure anymore, what exactly constitutes bullying.  Is the definition of it broader than when I was growing up?  Are we more aware of it, thanks to the all-pervasive media?

Now is the time of year when we trot out all the old and overused homilies pertaining to going back to school.  ie. Boy, the summer sure went fast!  Wow!  Has she ever grown!  Mom, I need a new going-back-to-school outfit.

Tugboats are bossy and fishing boats are ‘jaunty’.  Yachts are luxurious.  Destroyers and frigates are ‘rakish’, while battleships and carriers are . . ..   Ocean liners can be majestic.  Punts are cute.  A boat/ship compliment is, “She has ‘clean lines’”.