I enjoy writing in my blog, but at time wish to have a little more interaction with some of the blog’s visitors. Hence, the “Forum” side of the blog. The Forums have been set up as a way for folks to discuss ideas, politics, events or anything else. Click on the link to the left, register...
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I never used to be much of a football fan. I sometimes watched the Grey Cup at the end of the season, but only sometimes. That is until my grandson, Isaiah, took up the sport last year. Now I am an avid fan and listen closely when he tells me about the sport. This...
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As a North Bay trucker stops for a red light on Hwy.11, ablonde catches up. She jumps out of her car, runs up to histruck, and knocks on the door. The trucker lowers thewindow, and she says, “Hi, my name is Heather, and youare losing some of your load!” The trucker ignores her and proceeds...
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The Health care debate in the US rages on without rest. The Republicans and the “Tea-Party” bunch are reeking havoc at meetings across the land spouting logic that just doesn’t fit. Democrats on the other hand have enough power in congress to pass the bill and be done with it. But unfortunately that is not...
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Over 130 Canadian soldiers have lost their lives since Canada entered the war in Afghanistan in 2002. Are they dying in vain? Is it time to pull our soldiers out? Is it possible to succeed in creating a peaceful democratic state in Afghanistan? Is that why we are there? A look at Afghanistan’s history says, clearly,...
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The response to a “Thank You” has always been “You’re Welcome”. So why then, when you thank a cashier at Macdonald’s for your order, would she say “No Problem”? Why would the cashier at a Tim Horton’s respond with a “Sure”. Have I missed something?I don’t mean to nit pick. I understand that “Times,...
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