Category Archives: RICHARD’s desk
Trudeau All European church bells rang at noon today thanks to Hungarian bravery and courage centuries ago My name is …. CANADA DAY commentary by Canadian writers Councillor’s anti-racism motion passed by Pickering Council JUNETEENTH: What is it? We all need to celebrate it. Kathleen Gauer: Another childrens’ book author awarded Press release from the Pickering ISLAMIC Centre Tony Burman…bon voyage sir ! Get a free cookbook and support our immigrants Aging well together: MAY 2021 newsletter Some wise words from an old farmer Some thoughts about corporate selfishness during the pandemic 10 Ways You Should Be Using Vinegar in Your Garden World House Prices: Canada will shock you Premier FORD & CONSERVATIVES = Chaos, contradiction, confusion FACEBOOK disclaimer A very interesting read about Israel Followup to Archbishop Collins’ request for review of COVID capacity restrictions on religious gatherings How Americans view their own country? How I work Deja vu all over again… A Day in the Life of “An Older Adult with Complexity Pickering Councillor Kevin Ashe statement and resignations Requiem for a riding partner, Feb. 6, 2021 We don’t use FACEBOOK Exploring your past or your genetic makeup may put your privacy and confidentiality at serious risk We sure could use your expertise Good try entrants….but your guesses are inaccurate CONTEST: Who are the celebrities in our header? A tribute to our COVID heroes Community services RESOURCE GUIDE Pickering Councillors: Submission to Long-Term Care Ontario An very interesting site but expensive… Tough times don’t last, tough people do! “A strange country…” From time to time, let us remind you… “Get a human,” a live person Tempest in a teapot? A bit of Canadian history… Auld Lang Syne, sung beautifully, ends with Happy New Year greeting Road signs seen in the American Bible belt Example of amazing cursive script by Fort McMurray writer Friends staying in touch CAA Magazine WINTER 2020: best issue ever Today I am grateful for…. Charlie Chaplin considerations During these COVID times, we should be like sunflowers Comfort kits for seniors, delivered to your home Pickering Public Library responds to questions and problems Another work by Dennis Gazarek . . . . OBIT: Announcing the death of… Fotheringham: May he rest in peace Pandemic casualties in Canadian retail Mask it or casket ! You shop at Walmart? The American election campaign will be ugly Trump re-election a real possibility…whoa ! When was the last time you explored like a kid? No, it’s never too late Dr. Fauci interview with Atlantic magazine Grocery shoppers: GET READY FOR THIS Chinese tiger unleashed… Happy Canada way, warts and all SOBEY’s new home grocery delivery service spells the end of neighbourhood grocery stores Ageism: younger people given priority over seniors for COVID medical care Our mayor, a CHAMPION ! No more time for slow and steady Police chiefs now face an uphill battle I can breathe now… EQUALITY: BELIEVE IT AND LIVE IT JUNE 2020 Whitby Public Library – an outstandingly positive experience Night Madness: a book to put on your reading list Keep newspapers alive, subscribe Ode to COVID, sorta I sat on a park bench today.. . Grocery shopping during these COVID times…an adventure Big banks are gouging us…sign the petition ZOOM meets GOOGLE COVA: grocery shopping update from LOBLAWS Please help us update our subscriber list We aren’t masters of our world QUARANTINED: our status Joe Biden: smoke or fire? Vital PHONE NUMBERS GRAPHS? CHARTS? Links to interesting graphs & charts What the virus gives… Singing the praises of American generosity…then! APRIL 2020 Nuclear scenario Nuclear alarm warning, false or cover up? Trump myth busted World’s population: a broader perspective Imagine the stress in being a teacher of ENGLISH Computers drive me crazy! Aging Well Together newsletter: Winter edition 10 apps to set up your iPad 10 apps to set up a Win 10 computer Pickering councillors who support expeditious dismantling of PNG (power) RTO Retired Teachers of Ontario Get computer assistance while in your jammies! Community: unity with diversity Considering an electric car – DON’T FAKE NEWS: 12 defences against it Some thoughts about living and aging… A bit of history but only for older folks… While Premier Ford scrambles, Ontario seniors benefit Number of Canadians honouring vets rising MARGARET ATWOOD shakes the campaign bush…catch the falling leaves Week at a glance: Mar – Apr Pickering’s own magazine New magazine hits our town Historical tidbits…”an arm and a leg” Couch potato alert ! How Richard works… ZOOM Basics The flu shot is not for you. It’s for others. Get TOWED, not hosed…TOWING BILL OF RIGHTS
