The premier has called on all members of the legislative assembly to show civility to one another during the upcoming session. However, though many are called…
posted in environment | Comments Off on Snapping deadwood | 258 words
My search for a pen and paper proved fruitless. I knew I’d never retain that twelve digit number until my arrival, so I did the next best thing. I etched it on the side of an available banana with a pointy object, stowed my data and climbed on the waiting bus.
posted in education | Comments Off on Inventive notepaper | 256 words
Some days are just chock-full of tiny details; like a can of mixed nuts. I like those days.
For example, today I learned that the US government is formally dropping charges that were pending against an old bearded fellow. No, not Santa Claus… Osama. Seems that the attorney general has realized that he won’t be brought to trial, due to circumstances beyond control. Is this what happens when a reality check takes place?
posted in ham radio | Comments Off on Small details in a larger tableau | 258 words
The card arrived, by mail, sometime last week. Sat around on the dining room table, where it reappeared periodically over the next few days, according to the rhythm of daily living. Not important, in the greater scheme, but still, an invitation. And so tonight we went as invited guests.
posted in technology | Comments Off on Feeding the camping habit | 268 words
Somebody famous (who I am unable to name) made the claim that one should invest in land, “because they aren’t making any more of it”. And, efforts by certain rich monarchs in the area around the Persian Gulf, it’s true. Not too important, when you calculate that we all still have that square metre of land required as a place to stand (shoulder to shoulder).
posted in economy, environment | Comments Off on Lots of neighbours | 258 words
Just another rainy day. A chance to do some laundry, watch a really good movie, stay in a state of low energy output. A holiday, but a worker’s holiday. That’s how it goes.
posted in humour | Comments Off on Wish I could tag a moose | 270 words
I think I’m going to brag for a bit. After all, I’ve done something extraordinary, and I’m proud of myself. The family left me alone for the day, and I threw away some stuff!
posted in humour | Comments Off on Starting to reduce the volume of stuff | 318 words
In the brave new world proposed by the collective government of the greater North American continent, the only intellectual property to which you will have any right is…. OK, remove “only” and “any right” and you start to get the picture.
posted in media | Comments Off on The real pirates | 260 words
You don’t have to be a grouchy old man to notice when politicians forget to play by the rules. My kids can tell the difference. A couple of examples.
posted in politics | Comments Off on Even the kids notice | 277 words
In my fiscally conservative world, I have renounced buying a new MP3 player. Instead, I’ve recycled my son’s old one into a new role. If the battery hangs tough, I’ve avoided the inevitable spiral towards something from Apple Corp.
posted in humour, music | Comments Off on Changing my player | 272 words
