Today is Remembrance Day. While always important to me, this year is different. Read more…

I don’t blog about politics. This may look like I am, but read to the end. It’s more important than mere government. Read more…

Today is July 1st, Canada Day. The ideals that Canada stands for make me proud. Ideals usually exceed practice, though.

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For a number of years now Canadians have worn red on Fridays, encouraged by the Red Fridays Foundation of Canada (http://www.redfridays.ca/index.htm). This public display shows our respect and that we support our troops who risk their lives for the benefit (especially) of the Afghan people.

Recently I have noticed that few people still follow the practice. Like all things human we lose interest in something after a certain time. That strange habit implies that what we supported no longer needs it. It simply vanishes from our personal radar screen. Read more…