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It's Daffodil Time! Springtime conjures up visions of budding trees, green grass, sunny days, and blooming flowers, which reminds us that April is Daffodil Month. It is a time when the Canadian Cancer Society calls upon Canadians all across Canada to support it in the fight against Cancer, during it's month-long campaign. More ... Although it is the horrific events in Virginia that gave rise to this column's subject, I am not of a mind to indulge the rant that I am choking on, like bile burning my throat. More ... Next October, Ontario voters - at least, those who care enough to vote - will be traipsing off to the polls to turn thumbs up or thumbs down on Liberal Premier Dalton McGuinty. More ... The rules on whether Ontario cabinet ministers who slip up can be forced to resign are almost as elastic as Spandex athletic pants and often can be shaped to whatever best fits a government. More ... eric@ericnagler.com From a reader: Two months ago I learned my older brother, who abused me throughout my childhood, was in hospital recovering from a successful surgery. I hadn't spoken to him since I assisted in his prosecution and imprisonment 15 years ago. More ... People ask "How do you decide what to write about?". That's easy. The paper says that I can write about anything that has been in my mind during the past week. Since I have at least one thought every seven days, that is what appears here. Some find it interesting and others wonder why I bother. It is always just one man's opinion. More ... 100 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 18, 1907 + One of the most terrible disasters in the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway occurred at noon on Wednesday of last week 22 miles west of Chapleau, resulting in the loss of 15 lives and injuring more or less seriously about 30 others. The wrecked train was the westbound Imperial Limited, which had left Montreal at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday. More ... It probably goes without saying that I love my dog. There is not much I wouldn't do for her, and there are those who think I spoil her. OK, so she's the only dog I am aware of that has over twenty stuffed animals in her toy bin, but she gets so much enjoyment carrying them around the house, it's hard to pass up bringing another one into the house for her. More ... By the time you read this, I will be in the third or fourth day of a six day retreat, a six day silent retreat. "What on earth is that?" And "Why would you do that?" I hear you ask. First, you need to know that going on retreat is a privilege. It is something that I have to plan well in advance for. It is a rare opportunity and it is a gift of grace amid a very busy life. More ... Last Sunday our volunteers prepared and served over 130 breakfasts. A nice finish for the term. Branch 233 Food Convenors wish to thank all who supported our monthly breakfasts this past term and look forward to seeing you again in September. This Friday, members and guests are being offered Pub Pies for $5. Eat in or take out between 5 p.m. and 7. More ... |
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