My “latest posts” are listed below:
ELECTIONS: On the campaign trail with Michael Samlalsingh – A resident recently asked me an interesting question about opportunity cost and how it should influence decisions at City Hall. Financial Management It’s a great question because it gets to… … Continue reading 
Old friendships are like gold – “Make new friends but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold. New-made friendships, like new wine, Age will mellow and refine. Friendships that have stood the test, Time… … Continue reading 
ELECTIONS: On the campaign trail with Sam Snyders – The gap between PICKERING POPULATION GROWTH and AVAILABLE DOCTORS I recently attended Lakeridge Health’s All-Candidates Durham Region Health Update, and one issue kept coming back to me: growth. Durham is… … Continue reading 
CINEMA: Bruce Willis…his last days by family decision – Bruce Willis’ family prepares to say goodbye to the actor; they will donate his brain to research an incurable disease. A few hours ago, her family revealed new details about… … Continue reading 
LISA ROBINSON, mayoralty candidate, up against Ashe’s $80,000 war chest – Robinson’s asking for a bit of financial help… I’m going to be straight with you, because that’s what Pickering deserves — and what you deserve before you decide whether to… … Continue reading 
CAPITALISM, Sven Beckert – CAPITALISM by Sven Beckert Synopsis It feels like being back in graduate school…mental exertion…. An excellent narrative that unravels the defining story of the past thousand years. No other phenomenon… … Continue reading 
AUGUST ANXIETY: Feeling a little down with August? – The light is changing, the days are getting shorter, and fall will be here before we know it. For some, this is welcome news. For others, it triggers a case of… … Continue reading PICKERING WEST SHORE: A digital visit for those who can’t go – Photos by Garry Winsor … Continue reading
PICKERING: New skate park being built (Kingston Rd at Hydro) – Skate boarders and BMX bikers will be pleased to hear PICKERING is building a skateboard/bmx bike park. … Continue reading 
Are AmeriKans that stupid or apathetic? White House Correspondents Dinner – [Commentary by Jim Acosta, US journalist and commentator] [Editorial addition: Acosta has cajones but he’s going to lose friends in the media for justifably calling them out for do nothing… … Continue reading 
BARBERSHOP QUARTET OF FOUR LIVING US PRESIDENTS – Turn up your sound. You’ll love hearing Biden, Bush, Clinton and O’Bama doing their BARBERSHOP QUARTET singing. [Source: Reg Rea] … Continue reading
