Symphony of embarrassment
Living in the “Ottawa area”, it can sometimes feel like stupid federal government decisions (and there sure are a lot of them) are “our...
Go buy some wood
We’ve all heard that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. It’s such a common expression because it’s such a good one....
Wild world
Editor Brandon is currently vacationing Brandon, so I have been allowed back for this issue, with appropriate warnings to behave myself. With that in...
Did I pass, dear?
The Times is lucky to have so many well-informed, intelligent readers. A few of these readers submitted letters last week regarding what can be...
Good ol’ Maslow
“Won’t somebody please think of the children!?” Such a classic line never gets old, and I would say it aptly summarizes probably about 95%...
Look ma, no hands!
The world and the people in it both have a funny habit of changing. To ignore this change would be unwise. To attempt to...
I am the sun
Canada Day has now come and gone – nearly two weeks ago, in fact. There is a topic of debate that comes up every...
Evanesco
Ah, the joys of summer. Can you feel them coming? Summer is now here, and has been for about a week. Those who love...
X does not equal X
Small towns talk, and they love to talk about bad drivers. Sure, people who live and work in large cities can’t drive either, but...
A lonely pizza slice
I love a good riddle, don’t you? Here’s one: “I am valuable, but I am hated. I am sought after, but I am chased...
