One small step for democracy, one giant leap for Port Hope
Is there hope for democracy in small towns? The metaphor of the moon landing is overused but it seems appropriate for a local historic event that happened just one week after the forty-fifth anniversary of Read more...
Community? What is it good for?
You are part of a community and the sum of the parts is greater than the whole (photo: oneeyeland.com) As published in Northumberland Today Community is a grand word. It’s ubiquitous, universal and Read more...
No shitting, it’s a conspiracy – with Matt Damon, Bono, Branson and Wilde
The clean water Illuminati conspiracy has gone viral Who gives a shit? Just rich celebrities? How about you? Do we really give a shit about the rest of the world? The evidence is in and Read more...
Eco-friendly vibrator – branding at its climactic best
This is no joke. A sustainable vibrator is coming soon ... Only the Swedes could pull off the branding coup of the year in the sex toy market. Funny, clever and explosive, this is equal Read more...
If the moron majority “like ’em,” they win – are we that superficial about superficial politicians?
“Like” and “looks” matter, “talent” is incidental Mark Sandford, back from hiking off with a South American beauty, wins seat in US Congress. He’s a looker. Will Justin Trudeau Read more...
Canada, make a choice – are you for or against child abuse?
NO excuse! The good life 49 countries – except Canada – support international child abuse battle Some issues are above politics. Child abuse is one of them – except in Canada. Read more...
Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man. Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
I believe Francis Bacon’s three principles are the foundation of good writing. By “conference,” he means conversation and that is what the vast majority of people do the most; it’s unique to humans. But where we truly find discovery and advancement is by expanding beyond our ability to converse and developing the other two capabilities we possess: reading and writing. Amassing knowledge and having the ability to articulate it in a permanent form – for millions across history – is a wondrous gift that we humans can give to others with whom we share the planet.