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Mobbing Ford

Posted on November 15, 2013 by motleydragon

This is the editorial cartoon by Graeme MacKay as it appeared in to-day’s Spectator.  The Hamilton and Toronto football teams play off in Toronto Sunday for a place in the Grey Cup game next week. Mayor Ford, a football enthusiast … Continue reading →

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Tragedy and the Common Man

Posted on November 14, 2013 by motleydragon

This morning at the bank, the doctor’s office, shopping in three different stores, the conversations I overheard were all about Toronto Mayor, Rob Ford.  Although people lament the persistent media coverage and say they are sick of hearing about the … Continue reading →

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Kurt Vonnegut: 10 quotes on his birthday

Posted on November 13, 2013 by motleydragon

This is reposted from The Christian Science Monitor… the quotes are definitely worth reading and thinking about… I could write personal journals using each one as a starting point. There is also a whole set of posters on Google Images … Continue reading →

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Ford’s Folly

Posted on November 11, 2013 by motleydragon

  Football and Ford’s Folly Posted on November 26, 2012 by motleydragon Ford’s Folly, part 2 Posted on November 27, 2012 Rob Ford, Part 3 Posted on November 30, 2012

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Remembrance Day

Posted on November 11, 2013 by motleydragon

Lest We Forget Posted on November 10, 2012 by motleydragon In Canada we honour Remembrance Day on November 11.For the entire month we wear the poppy pins sold by veterans’ associations, on the 11th the entire nation stops everything  and stands … Continue reading →

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November 11

Posted on November 11, 2013 by motleydragon

  Remembrance Day again…  we can take a sigh of relief that we have “done the right thing”, take the poppies off our coat, and begin shopping in earnest for Christmas.   In our public sphere… the offices and malls… Remembrance … Continue reading →

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The Berlin Wall

Posted on November 7, 2013 by motleydragon

November 9th is a remarkable anniversary in many ways.  This entry from the BBC lists other key stories besides its detailed review of the fall of the Berlin Wall. But what we remember most is the incredible surprise and elation … Continue reading →

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Vatican asks for lay opinion

Posted on November 3, 2013 by motleydragon

Really! They need to take a poll?  I can only hope that this is widely advertised, so that those who have left the church out of frustration will hear about it and find a way to participate. Even then, I … Continue reading →

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Hallowe’n 8… The War of the Worlds

Posted on October 30, 2013 by motleydragon

PBS broadcast a new documentary about the Hallowe’en radio broadcast 75 years ago of The War of the Worlds. H.G.Wells wrote a good story, and the story of Orson Welles’ radio adaptation is a good story also. Was there really … Continue reading →

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Prince George

Posted on October 26, 2013 by motleydragon

Such radiant, exquisite beauty.  How could anyone not take joy in such a wonderful family occasion? My two sons received traditional catholic baptisms, followed by lavish family reunion dinners. I hand-made the embroidered and lace embellished christening gown, which was … Continue reading →

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