Waging Peace

Wage.  What an interesting word that is.  It can mean the measure of a thing after rending, for example.  “Render unto Cesear what is Cesear’s” was how Jesus put it; the idea that man has to submit to both the laws of man and his own conscience according to customs and free will. Wages can […]

Buckle Up

I really and honestly believe we as a nation need to have a discussion about dialogue and communications, particularly with the passing of Bill C-51. I have a lot of questions about that bill, particularly since it was written and passed apparently in conflict with the international http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/bill-c-51-not-in-keeping-with-canadas-international-obligations-un/article25642360/ policies regarding privacy and the right to […]

Pest Management

My mom asked me today if a story about the D’aash destroying the Qabba – the black stone at Mecca that pious Muslims go on pilgrimage to at least once in their life as part of hajj, or the spiritual journey, prescribed by Mohammed. Wish I could say for certain. It’s interesting to note that […]

Strangled by Red Tape

I swear sometimes that administration bullshit was specifically designed with the sole purpose of making people whose lives are already complicated with ridiculous amounts of unnecessary drama more difficult. That said, I am currently in the process of finally getting my tax arrears sorted out, and apparently the government owes me money. This is a happy surprise.