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Humour, Sarcasm, and Profiles

Humour, Sarcasm, and Profiles

28/05/2023
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Opinion, Relationships

In online dating profiles, I can’t help noticing how many men boast about their ability to be sarcastic, as in, “I speak fluent sarcasm.” Or,…

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A Nod to My Mom

A Nod to My Mom

14/05/2023
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Family, Relationships

Ahhh, Mother’s Day. The one day of the year intended to make us turn the tables on our Mothers and do for them what they…

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Lightfoot’s Power

Lightfoot’s Power

07/05/2023
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Opinion

I’ve never been caught out on Lake Superior when the gales of November came early but I think I understand the feeling of resigned doom…

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DUCKS by Kate Beaton

DUCKS by Kate Beaton

30/04/2023
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Opinion, Writing

For the first time a graphic novel was included in the Canada Reads 2023 competition; Ducks, Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton….

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Shut My Mouth, Jeff Bezos

Shut My Mouth, Jeff Bezos

23/04/2023
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Opinion

For years I have bad-mouthed Jeff Bezos for his lack of philanthropy in spite of being one of the richest men on the planet. I…

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The 'T' Word

The ‘T’ Word

16/04/2023
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Opinion

If you have breasts, what do you call them? If you don’t have them, what do you call them?  ‘Boobs’ is a common choice. It’s…

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GoodBye Harold

GoodBye Harold

02/04/2023
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Living Well, Relationships

A significant challenge of aging well and living long means having to say goodbye to those long term friends who go before you.  I’m watching…

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I was about 23...

I was about 23…

26/03/2023
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Opinion

Do you remember the first time you saw a pornographic movie? For most of us of a certain age, I’m guessing the average age would…

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Wearing Shades

Wearing Shades

05/03/2023
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Life

My first paid work was in a busy restaurant in the centre of a busy tourist destination point. Restaurant? No, it was really a hamburger…

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Life Music

Life Music

26/02/2023
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Family, Life, Relationships

What is the first song you can remember hearing? What were the circumstances? Was someone singing to you, or was it a recording?  What song…

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