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Saturday, July 17, 2021

Vocabulary Quiz: Words ending in "ology" (meaning fields of study)

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  Number 16 Vocabulary Quiz #8 11 words ending in "olgy" (meaning fields of study) Number 16 presents a multiple choice vocabulary...
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Reflections on Canada Day 2021

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In the wake of the twin tragedies in Kamloops, British Columbia and London, Ontario, The Toronto Star recently posed the question as to whe...
Monday, June 28, 2021

Meditations at Home During the Pandemic #9

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This is the ninth and final installment in a series of reflections while I've been at home during the COVID-19 pandemic Hello to readers...
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Whatever happened to Anita Bryant?

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Anita Bryant in 1971 Anita Bryant has kept a low profile for many years now.  Her name is seldom in the news anymore, but back in the 1970s,...
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The Life and Times of B.J. Thomas

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"Mr. Thomas blended country, soul, gospel and soft rock, singing warm and occasionally wistful songs about love, family and looking for...
Monday, May 17, 2021

Toronto Maple Leafs versus Montreal Canadiens in playoffs for first time in 42 years

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A great deal has changed in the world and in the sport of hockey since the last time the Leafs and les Canadiens played each other in a pla...
Saturday, May 15, 2021

After the rejection of Liz Cheney, a new U.S. conservative party must be formed

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Last Tuesday evening, May 11, 2021, Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, addressed the House of Representatives.  Her words were very powerful.  She ...
Sunday, May 9, 2021

To those who are unable to see their mothers on Mother's Day

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Greetings from Toronto, Canada.  It is Mother's Day here and also in the United States and other places.  Happy Mother's Day to all ...
Thursday, April 22, 2021

Vertical Forest in Taiwan

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Climate change is the most serious crisis facing humanity.  It is a moral issue, an economic issue, a survival issue and much more. That is...
Monday, April 19, 2021

2021 Oscars Quiz

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The 93rd Academy Awards will be held on April 25, 2021. They will be forever known as the COVID Oscars.  The live show will start at 8 p.m....
Thursday, April 15, 2021

Some riddles and wordplay for a spring day

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Feeling stressed and overburdened?  It's April and we are still in the midst of a nightmarish pandemic.  If you need some relief to get ...
Monday, April 12, 2021

Children of Dieppe: My novel is available to Toronto Public Library patrons

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  To Readers of Number 16 I have some new to share with you.  My novel, Children of Dieppe , is now available in ebook form to Toronto Publi...
Sunday, April 4, 2021

Thoughts on a Second COVID Easter

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  "So we come to the end of April. even a chilly April, with birdsong around us and some of spring's color; and we feel the strengt...
Sunday, March 21, 2021

The Conservative Party of Canada won't recognize climate change crisis

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Erin O'Toole The Conservative Party of Canada (no longer "Progressive" Conservative) is moving in a dangerous direction - furt...
Wednesday, March 17, 2021

COVID masks and freedom

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It's very difficult for me to fathom why some people, particularly Trump followers and Republicans in states such as Texas, feel that we...