He lived for 47 years after breaking his neck in 1959 - when he was just 19. But last week, Peter Lindsay died. My dearest friend, the man who changed my life in wonderful ways, has gone ( Read more... )

Well, it's been a good day for Canada. The election really has worked out very well, with something to feel good about in most areas of the country, geographic or political. Not surprisingly, and certainly justified, the Liberal Party has been sent packing to 'clean house' in Opposition. The Conservatives will form a minority government with Steven ( Read more... )

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We are trying to get used to mouthing "Prime Minister Harper" in preparation for the Liberal Party doomsday next Tuesday morning. Yes, on Monday, we Canadians snow-shoe to the election polls to elect a new government. It looks like the New Conservatives under Harper are assured of at least a minority government - with a good shot at a majority. ( Read more... )

The rest of the previous post was hidden under the 'cut'. I'm "LJ-html-challenged".

... so  cool_moose 's entries  will be fancier, without his having to remember the html needed. Now, if I can just find out how to surround pictures with text, I won't have to take up so much room. The all-wise  colinmarshall   sent me the html a few months ago, but I've lost it .

Well, ( Read more... )