Money, Money, Money
Once upon a time, there was a Canadian television show called, ‘Til Debt Do Us Part. Hosted by Gail Vaz-Oxlade, it was one of several shows the finance writer hosted and ran. ‘Til Debt emphasized the relationship issues that bad budgeting can create. The focus was all about reigning in spending and getting out of debt. Not having enough money is hard. Having debt makes … Continue reading Money, Money, Money
Interesting days with MAGA and the USA – an off-the-cuff joint.
I studied Political Science at university because it was the faculty allowed the most electives, and I had many interests I wanted to pursue. Luckily, almost everything relates to politics in some way or another. Life is political. I liked learning about economics. I liked learning about history. I liked learning about political theory and its applications. I liked learning about statistics, and about the … Continue reading Interesting days with MAGA and the USA – an off-the-cuff joint.
“Important” Doesn’t Mean “Good”
Language allows us to communicate clearly, but it also allows us to obfuscate. That people use language to mislead, misdirect, and corrupt frustrates me. There are so many other, more beautiful options. Like books. I always want more. There’s an adage about knowledge. To understand something, you need to be able to explain it clearly to someone else. Learn one, do one, teach one. This … Continue reading “Important” Doesn’t Mean “Good”
My Dog, the Mirror
Once upon a time, someone told me I was a calming presence, that I was soothing and restful to be around. I was very flattered, especially considering the chaotic nature of my inside life. My brain is many things, but it’s not restful. She was referring to the fact that I’m not especially reactive to people or things when I’m out and about. My responses … Continue reading My Dog, the Mirror
From Famine to Feast 