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Seeking skies of blue here, with fellow humans. I follow those who are empathetic. Former TV reporter, prof, media relations presenter, politically active for peace. 🎸⛳️😎🥾
I've said it before and I'll say it again. 158 Canadian troops died in Afghanistan fighting along with their NATO counterparts.
January 23, 2026 at 7:19 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again. 158 Canadian troops died in Afghanistan fighting along with their NATO counterparts.
You're so right Robert. It's a clear lesson from history long in the making. You must stand up to a bully.
January 21, 2026 at 7:22 PM
You're so right Robert. It's a clear lesson from history long in the making. You must stand up to a bully.
That's our provincial bird in British Columbia.
January 21, 2026 at 7:19 PM
That's our provincial bird in British Columbia.
They would have to do a Clockwork Orange thing to me to get me to watch that load of cinematic crap.
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
They would have to do a Clockwork Orange thing to me to get me to watch that load of cinematic crap.
It’s because profit is God in the US.
January 2, 2026 at 2:20 AM
It’s because profit is God in the US.
Full staircase up.
January 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Full staircase up.
Should be the US Constitution, no exceptions.
January 2, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Should be the US Constitution, no exceptions.
I’m with you on that. I have had a moussaka with a lot of cheese where the eggplant blended in and was excellent. Also at Chinese restaurants, they can make a pretty good eggplant. But you should do like I do, and call it by its British name, aubergine. Doesn’t seem quite so intimidating that way.
January 2, 2026 at 1:54 AM
I’m with you on that. I have had a moussaka with a lot of cheese where the eggplant blended in and was excellent. Also at Chinese restaurants, they can make a pretty good eggplant. But you should do like I do, and call it by its British name, aubergine. Doesn’t seem quite so intimidating that way.
If you live next to a flat roof in BC, you will see them. And soon you’ll hear the incessant, annoying little chirps they make calling for their mothers.
December 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If you live next to a flat roof in BC, you will see them. And soon you’ll hear the incessant, annoying little chirps they make calling for their mothers.
Look I’m Canadian. I can tell you that there was a 60 Minutes railroad of secret safe houses along the way to smuggle the episode. Let’s not deny it. It’s part of the Canadian mystique.
December 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Look I’m Canadian. I can tell you that there was a 60 Minutes railroad of secret safe houses along the way to smuggle the episode. Let’s not deny it. It’s part of the Canadian mystique.
I might add that if you work in a newsroom, it’s the slowest and worst time of the year.
December 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I might add that if you work in a newsroom, it’s the slowest and worst time of the year.
A nebbish of the lowest order.
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A nebbish of the lowest order.
Learn to play guitar. Then you can shred as well as mutilate.
December 11, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Learn to play guitar. Then you can shred as well as mutilate.
Only in winter though.
December 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Only in winter though.
Oh. Thanks for the explanation. I’ve been lucky enough to have seen a pretty awesome green flash in the tropics.
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Oh. Thanks for the explanation. I’ve been lucky enough to have seen a pretty awesome green flash in the tropics.
Wow. The green flash. Rare.
December 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Wow. The green flash. Rare.
Winston Churchill once defined diplomacy as telling the other person to go to hell, in such a way that they look forward to the trip. That was Prime Minister Carney.
November 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Winston Churchill once defined diplomacy as telling the other person to go to hell, in such a way that they look forward to the trip. That was Prime Minister Carney.
Pretty much every Canadian knows that. I keep imagining what it must have been like when Burton got a phone call saying that Lenny Kravitz was going to release his version of the song. The royalties must have been huge.
November 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Pretty much every Canadian knows that. I keep imagining what it must have been like when Burton got a phone call saying that Lenny Kravitz was going to release his version of the song. The royalties must have been huge.
Where were the other reporters who should have stood up for Nancy? When is this finally going to happen? The others are worried they will lose their jobs and cushy salaries. What they may not realize, is the one shouts at Trump in defence of dignity, may get fired, but will have job offers galore.
November 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Where were the other reporters who should have stood up for Nancy? When is this finally going to happen? The others are worried they will lose their jobs and cushy salaries. What they may not realize, is the one shouts at Trump in defence of dignity, may get fired, but will have job offers galore.
He wants their bust size to match his IQ.
November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
He wants their bust size to match his IQ.
Lying and cheating is the only way they know how to deal with this world.
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Lying and cheating is the only way they know how to deal with this world.
He is solid in the outfield.
November 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
He is solid in the outfield.
Just on my walk this morning in Victoria, BC and I was thinking how much I like cormorants. They're ubiquitous...I have seen them in the tropics and in colder climates. They're awkward, yet graceful at the same time.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Just on my walk this morning in Victoria, BC and I was thinking how much I like cormorants. They're ubiquitous...I have seen them in the tropics and in colder climates. They're awkward, yet graceful at the same time.
It's called the dark period. But keep the faith. February they'll start to report for spring training.
November 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It's called the dark period. But keep the faith. February they'll start to report for spring training.
I've been saying this for some time. This man has a bright future in politics. He's definitely Senate material. Can you imagine him representing Texas, instead of the unctuous, slimy Ted Cruz?
November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I've been saying this for some time. This man has a bright future in politics. He's definitely Senate material. Can you imagine him representing Texas, instead of the unctuous, slimy Ted Cruz?