November 2011
Some Weekender Bullety Points For Yulesight
Posted by on Saturday, November 26, 2011 in - leave a comment
Yulesight. You can see the holidays coming but you are not quite connected emotionally yet. It was an interesting week. I was slagged in the British media. Beer magazine columnist with a chip on his tiny shoulders. Wrote a complaint to the publisher whose response was that they did not feel, that … read more »
For A Country That's 90% Chile Laying Down...
Posted by on Thursday, November 24, 2011 in - 1 comment
... I have no idea what the fuss about "Black Friday" signs showing up in Canada is about. • Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States and marks the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season there. Stores offer enticing deals in hopes of attracting Americans who …
Friday Bullets For Another Day Without A Voice
Posted by on Friday, November 18, 2011 in - 6 comments
This bug goes on. Sputter and wheeze was this week's treat. Got X-rays shot through my chest. Never speak of X-ray. X-rays. They are many. I am now off speaking. Hard to do with five kids in the house. Lots of arm motions required. But an 8 month old is not strong on responding to arm motions …
Gee - Alberta Wants A National Energy Policy...
Posted by on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in - leave a comment
Funny how these things turn around so quickly: • She said they talked about the Keystone pipeline a little, but only in terms of Canada's energy strategy to build international markets. She said they "didn't disagree on anything" and instead talked about how Alberta could help Ontario develop … read more »
Your Weekender Chat Fodder Points Of Topical Interest
Posted by on Saturday, November 12, 2011 in - leave a comment
Just a residual cold now. Nine hours of over the counter cold medication induced sleep. Scooby-Doo is on for the four year old. The big kid is off playing sports. A Saturday where there is a reasonable prospect of maintaining consciousness and actually doing something lays before me. I will be in …
Remembrance Day 2011
Posted by on Friday, November 11, 2011 in - leave a comment
"Oops"? - Can't A Guy Get A Mulligan Or Two?
Posted by on Thursday, November 10, 2011 in - 1 comment
Is this really the worst thing a candidate can do in a debate? • “And I will tell you, it is three agencies of government when I get there that are gone,” he said. “Commerce, education, and the — what's the third one there? Let's see .... OK. Commerce, education, and the —” He looked helplessly …
Friday Bullets For The Week Of Pneumonia
Posted by on Friday, November 4, 2011 in - 2 comments
That cold I mentioned? Coughing for four weeks? Turned into pneumonia. Unlike Greece, however, there was a known accepted cure. Horse pills. Halfway through the great pharmaceutical experiment, I like big drug a little better. Even in my drugged haze, I found the choices for the best Canadian song …
Arrogance Didn't Take That Long, Did It?
Posted by on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in - leave a comment
Oh, remember the good old days when majority governments came and went and people didn't pretend they were ideologically superior? Well, it didn't take long for the pants to drop this time: • Liberal MP Justin Trudeau says he is upset and offended by a Tory MP who publicly questioned his …
