The Age of Scarcity

Dear Employer, As you are no doubt aware, we are living in a time of scarcity. Consumer demand for essential commodities, such as grains, oil, and gold, has created sharp price increases for many essential goods over the past year. On the weekend, I went to purchase a scone at my favourite neighbourhood bakery. The … More The Age of Scarcity

A Note About Initials

You may have noticed that I’ve begun to refer to my wife and children by their initials.  This was partly prompted by this article in The Globe and Mail that questioned whether it’s ethical to blog about your children, especially as they become older.  I don’t think I’ve written anything too embarrassing about the boys, … More A Note About Initials

A New Blog Game

Michael over at the Bass Blog posted this little game that’s making the blog rounds. With nothing else to do on a Monday night, I figured I’d play along. Rules: 1. Pick up the nearest book. 2. Open to page 123. 3. Find the fifth sentence on the page. 4. Post the next three sentences. … More A New Blog Game