Santa’s Selfless Helpers
This happened on Saturday and it was going to be my Saturday blog post until the tragedy in Connecticut shook everything up. Â Â …
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General
Incomprehensible Tragedy
We ask all of the usual questions in the wake of yesterday’s mass shooting at a Connecticut school: Why did this happen? How can it possibly have happened again? Why would anyone execute innocent children – or anybody at all? And when will Americans finally realize that the right to bear arms is at the heart of these horrific incidents? Â …
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The Truth Taken Too Far?
The New York Post is my guilty pleasure. But after yesterday’s disturbing cover photo I may have to rethink my allegiance to their special brand of tabloid journalism. Â …
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Defending Depressed Kids
Fascinating research out of the UK this week could have helped teens like me. If only I could take this discovery into the way-back machine. …
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Not Exactly April Fresh
Experts are now saying our attempt to use less hot water means bacteria are clinging to the inside of our washing machines and our clothes. …
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What’s Worth Complaining About
Lately I’ve grown tired of expressions of useless anger – my own and anyone else’s. …
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Shopping Locally
My radio station launched an initiative as a response to the American Black Friday.  Called Shop Local (yeah, grammatically it ought to have been locally, I know) Blackburn Radio created Blackburn Thursday and Friday.  Our announcers blanketed the city and broadcast live from dozens of local businesses. …
A Tough Tablet to Swallow
We have a tablet now.  Let’s count, shall we?  Two desktops, one laptop, one netbook, two smartphones and now a tablet.  The cat doesn’t know how to use any of them but not for lack of trying. …
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What We’ve Learned in the Past Week
If you’re in trouble and you’re getting bad advice, you tuck your tail under and you hide. Â …
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Radio Still Rules
Nay-sayers and outsiders have been sounding the death knell on radio for decades. Â I remember in the 80’s people were saying it would be dead by the turn of the century. Â I have one response: Ha! Â Â …
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Who’s Making What
We’re probably all curious about how much money other people make. Â I’m sure I’ve told the story before, about how my Program Director at a radio station long ago left a salary spreadsheet on his desk and was late for our meeting. Â I’m only human. I looked and boy did I get upset when I realized I was at the bottom of the salary heap. Â …
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The Modern Bookshelf
With the increasing popularity of ereaders and tablets comes the stance against change.  “I love the feel and smell of books”, they say.  I know, I said it too. …
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The Art of the Matter
Maybe you think of ceramics as crafts.  Jonathon Bancroft-Snell would like to change your mind about that. …
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Lest We Forget
A new poll shows more Canadians are planning to honour our veterans this year than in years past. Â …
Scientific Success
It’s no secret that London, Ontario has some of the best medical minds in the country. Â This is a good place to get sick! Â …
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MOvember Begins
At the end of November 2011 Derek swore he wouldn’t do it again. Â It was too itchy, too uncomfortable and he grew weary of the comparisons to a porn star. Â But here we grow again! Â …
Riding out the Hurricane
I hope your hatches are battened and you have flashlights handy. Â It’s always better to be prepared! Â …
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Many Happy Returns
I like to have my Christmas shopping done before the craze starts for everyone else. Â I realize you might hate me for this and I’m at peace with that! Â …
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