Some years ago an American TV show aired its choices of those it considered the world’s…
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Another visit to the pond
I can think of only one or two advantages in growing older. First, I have memories that span…
Butterfly time
This is the time of year that my Little Lady used to refer to as flutter-by time. She would often…
The ebb tide
For years, a tide of immigrants has flowed into Canada, seeking better job opportunities, or in…
A dizzying cycle
For anyone shopping in grocery stores it is obvious that price increases over the past year have…
Turned upside down
When the American colonies fought the British for independence in the 18th century, the…
Retiring retirement
Even though The Holy Bible in Psalm 90 implies a lifespan for humans at “three score and…
Shoring up confidence
Political leaders almost always have chosen to be optimistic about the economic outlook. It is well…
Alzheimer’s
The gerontologist’s words struck me with the force of a bucket of ice water, “Your…
Environment
Have you hugged a tree today? Well maybe you should. The thought struck me the other day as I sat…
Orica I
I’ve never met a man that I didn’t try to learn to like, but there are times when pity,…
West Grey I
Out of one fire pit into another. That seems to be the story of my life lately. The following is an…
Canada Day
Canada Day comes and Canada Day goes. It slips up on most of us and passes long before we realize…
Water and air
In a younger year, preteen and beyond, I was exceptionally fortunate in having a chance extended…
Tornado
Are Heaven and Hell right here on this earth? I have experienced a life of sufficient length to…