Editorialog

In the early morning rain… You know my recently discovered treasure of music by John Stewart who was with the Kingston Trio in its prime and then had a significant solo career although I missed much of it. I now have five of his albums, spanning his time on his own (although he does harken […]

What about this for a scenario…I received this note in response to an earlier Chapter. I am refraining from naming the individual who took the time to present the case; but, I still think you should have the opportunity to read the thoughts…it was in response to comments I had shared from a commentator named […]

Oh Oh! It has happened… In the midst of turmoil and uncertainty, war has been declared. Alliances are being re-shaped. Canada is in peril. Trust is a commodity hard to find. Friendships are being threatened. Families are perhaps about to be tested. Who would have thought that this country would ever face again a threat […]

More ego, not so much!! I’m falling behind…(end of February ‘25)… Snow has become deeper and even though we had some very cold days early in the month, things warmed up along with some excellent five (*) star days. It was a good month and we are happy… Just a reminder about the codes/terms:Days = […]

Some background explanations are in order… A couple of times in recent months I have been asked by people in a younger generation of the family, as well as some colleagues, why do I call this part of my website an Editorialog and not a Blog. Perhaps now is as good a time as any […]

Music may be the best antidote! During my recent trip eastward where I spent some time in the Centre of the Known Universe as well as in Norfolk, Virginia (at the annual APPE Conference), it dawned on me that once again we can get into a very restorative frame of mind if we just let […]

We lost another icon from the halcyon days of the mid/late sixties (& beyond) at the University of Alberta (UofA). Peter Meekison has died. While the Globe + Mail gave a very comprehensive obituary recently, it dwelt on the many accomplishments of Dr. Peter Meekison: Professor, Deputy Minister, University VP, Commission Co-Chair and the like. […]

Ok…this is complicated… Well Tariffs have landed and it appears we have zero leadership suggestions except the old tried and untrue tit-for-tat. After all this time not only do we not have Parliament in session, but next to no political leader has suggested anything but doing the same thing back at the USA – even […]

More ego moments…(to the end of January ‘25)… Not as much snow as we had hoped to start of the calendar year; in fact, the base has diminished somewhat. Nevertheless there were some very special four (****) & five (*****) star days and in spite of occasional time off due to injury and travel requirements, […]

A puzzlement!! It seems to me that, in particular, many easterners (primarily those living in central Canada – Ontario & Quebec) have a double standard.Before I explain, let me state at the outset,• I have three American grandsons,• my daughter is now an American citizen,• and my son-in-law has the option to hold three passports […]