The Nonagenarian’s Notebook

Communication is complicated

“But far more numerous was the herd of such Who think too little, and who talk too much.” –John Dryden. During the early 1960s, I was assistant editor of The […]

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Scorpions, icebergs and cancer cells
Who benefits from government policies? Usually just the rich and powerful.
Fatal truck crashes are a serious problem in Canada, fuelled by government inaction
Will all Canadians enjoy prescription drug coverage soon?
Do governments neglect social spending for corporate subsidies?
Don’t dread old age

Old age need not be dreaded if it is the culmination of a well-spent life

What makes a country happy?

The happiest countries in the world are not necessarily the richest, but those with truly democratic governments

Various coins stacked on a table.
Hiding wealth in tax havens deprives Canadian governments of massive amounts of tax revenue

Letting Canadians get away with tax evasion hurts us all

Word games, intellect and the English language

The flexibility of the English language makes it a treasure chest full of wit, wisdom, and whimsy.