My source for most that is intellectual and not computer-related is, of course, CBC Radio, one of the few non-Christian-rock stations available in the Rainy River District. This morning, the day after the Tragically Hip played in Thunder Bay, there was a brief piece on their sponsor for the Ontario leg of their tour
Holidays in the southern sun
We spent the week following Christmas this year in Palm Springs, and we were so surprised and pleased to find that, even though Lerrin, Kim and Alexis had made plans to spend the holiday with Kim’s family, they still made time to be there. Lerrin and Kim, sitting at the table, enjoying a game of… Continue reading Holidays in the southern sun
Which Pole?
From the front window of a local store. Merry Christmas, Santa:
A moment to savour, if you will….
…my triumphant stock market win that I finally cashed out on last week. It’s especially important to note since I’m the financial equivalent of a New Orleans-style hurricane, sucking up everything in proximity with little regard for those around me. I bought Akamai Technologies six years ago, at $9.53 USD/share. I watched it dwindle to… Continue reading A moment to savour, if you will….
Phantom runner
Two weeks ago, a fellow by the name of Bill Michl ran across the Rainy River District (where I live) in one day, to help kick off the local fundraiser to put a CT scanner in our hospital. Distance? 60-some miles — over 2.5 marathons, from 7:00 in the morning, to 5:30 in the evening.… Continue reading Phantom runner