Pop 89: Humble Endings
Watching a political convention these days is like watching a game show, or a celebrity roast or a talent contest. I'm not the first to say so; the cultural critic Chris Hedges referred to them…
Check It Out: The journey from victim to victor
Maybe you can relate to this comment which was posted online: “My patience is basically like a gift card. Not sure how much is left on it, but we can give it a try.”
Censorship and Taxation
In the 2015 election, then-Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper warned that if elected, Justin Trudeau would introduce a tax that would be applied to entertainment.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Smoke and Mirrors
Canadian citizens are very intelligent and are becoming more frustrated with the ineptitude and deception of politicians, bureaucrats and civil servants.
Pop 89: Trust the Joy
It is hard to trust moments of joy in times of misfortune. They feel like a cruel joke or a random response to the workings of the universe.
Check It Out: AI can be both helpful and harmful
The following comments are worth considering. “Being famous on Instagram is basically the same thing as being rich in Monopoly.”
Pop 89: Magic in the Moon
Wandering through Moon Records in the beautiful old Customs building on Cumberland’s main drag, I am instantly drawn to the book shelves.
Check It Out: Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak
John Wayne, an actor from the past, said, “Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.”
Time’s up. Defund the CBC.
The media landscape is changing, and it’s time to respond to this shift by defunding the increasingly irrelevant CBC.
Pop 89: All The Ologies
Sitting at a window table, watching evening fall in Melange, a cozy bistro in old Nanaimo, we celebrate our sister’s birthday over a fancy dinner.
Check It Out: History is a vast early warning system
A young man relayed the following story. “My grandpa warned people the Titanic would sink, and no one listened. He kept warning them until they got sick of it and kicked him out of the theatre.”
