Rants

I am fed up with the COVID-19 debates over mandates and sanitary measures. To find a path forward, agreement on data and clarity are important. Clarity: Different levels of government have different responsibilities. So, in Canada and the US mask mandates, school and office closures, restaurant and bar openings, and most of the things that […]

I keep poking away at the issue of polarizing political views. I published a newsletter on February 25, 2021 about Fact, Fiction, and Opinion. Then on June 12, I wrote about Prejudice, Discrimination, and Hate. Today – the unfortunate politicization of LinkedIn. Was the unfortunate politicization of LinkedIn inevitable?  Over the past two years, I […]

Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s NDP

I have found it very difficult to write this issue about prejudice, discrimination, and hate.  However, I was born in the UK to parents that lived through two world wars. I don’t know if anyone quite knows the real cause of WW I.  However, the root cause of WW II was the Reich’s belief in […]

There are just some of the things that drive me crazy! Sustainable Fashion – An Oxymoron “Fashion” industry brands compete for the best possible “sustainable” rankings. Regardless, designers and brands pump out new styles, fits, and colours season after season. This does not encourage real sustainability. Yes, it is important to: However, it is more […]

“A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” Winston Churchill Can We Tell the Difference between Fact, Fiction, and Opinion? Are we discriminating users of information? Do we recognize that many all-news broadcasters report little fact, some fiction, but mostly they spread  opinion? Can we […]