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To err is to be human – or rushed
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To err is to be human – or rushed

—  Posted 4 days ago

Imagine hosting a gathering of a representative from each of the following occupations: small appliance repairer, box store cashier, telephone exchange operator, travel agent, video rental clerk, 35 mm Kodachrome processor, Boeing 747-400 navigator and…
DO OPPOSITES ATTRACT?

DO OPPOSITES ATTRACT?

Yes, as far as the polarity of magnets, that’s true, but in other situations they repel. Let me tell you why I hold that opinion. Ever since the days of Cain’s murder…

To everything there is a season

To everything there is a season

If you’re a regular church-goer, or a frequent reader of my columns, you’ve already heard some of my Ecclesiastes excerpts. There is a time to renew your licence (on…

Improvisation can save the day

Improvisation can save the day

Forgot to bring the canoe paddles back to the cottage? Find two shovels and paddle away! On the drive to the cottage, Highway 401 was at a standstill. Accident? No. Construction?…

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