Properties are engulfed in flames at the corner of Cabin Creek Drive and Patricia Street in Jasper, Alta., on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (Name withheld) I am of two minds watching the premier of Alberta react to the destruction of the historic and iconic town of Jasper, Alberta that was devastated by fire on Thursday... Continue Reading →
From Rant to Rave from Birth to Grave – The past, present, and future of the shopping cart
Photo: Goldman with one of his carts in 1960 In a previous post I complained about people who did not return their grocery carts to the storage area once they had placed their groceries in their car in the supermarket parking lot. I raised serious questions about safety, employment practices, sustainable space, community standards including... Continue Reading →
Biden’ our time in Halifax
Our travel saga continues as we are biden’ our time here. If you don’t know what I am talking about, go here, here, and here. If there is any positive aspect from our predicament it is that I have more time to think about politics especially the political quagmire evolving in the United States, most... Continue Reading →
Fun and games, in Halifax
So what games did you play while on holiday in your childhood, at university or college, and now, when you travel? Games are a great way to while away the time, especially on rainy days. They help build friendship and community, especially when I win. They are a nice alternative to intense physical activity and... Continue Reading →
And for the rest, there’s MasterCard
Except for now, there isn’t. Let me explain. Last week I stupidly responded to a scam; and shazam, we are now without a credit card for a few days. As we are travelling in the Maritimes this is such a huge PIA. It’s amazing to discover how dependent we are on credit, especially online. In... Continue Reading →