The following joke/scenario thing reminds me of an earlier forward I wrote about which contrasted life in prison and a nursing home. It also brings to mind the old chestnut, “the truest words are spoken in jest.” Underneath so many of these little comedy bits are some pretty apt observations and commentaries. Having worked on Continue reading...
Sometimes you get an email forward that you just can’t resist sharing. “Jail vs Nursing Home” has the benefit of being both funny, and also contributing a great social commentary on some rather skewed priorities. I suppose in all fairness, the rights and treatment of these two segments of the population have evolved separately, with Continue reading...
I first saw this great little video parody when it first came out a few years ago, but I hadn’t seen it since. I’m so glad Grocery Store Wars is still floating about as it was really fun to see it again. A classic example of how humour can deliver a message better than heavy-handedness. Continue reading...
Stuff. We do seem to like it. And collect it. And move it around. And around again and again someplace else. Hopefully in the process we get more enjoyment from it than it costs. Both to the wallet and to our sense of freedom. Tied down to all that stuff. Worried something will happen to Continue reading...
I’ve always been really impressed by those who learn English as a second language, or third or fourth… There are just so many rules, many of them seemingly arbitrary. And as if that weren’t bad enough, there are countless exceptions to all those rules. I know other languages have their own issues, but let’s just Continue reading...
In addition to meaningful and serious moments on Oscar night, such as The Cove’s win as Best Feature Documentary, there were also silly, trivial, and even bizarre ones as well. But perhaps my favourite that night came not during the show, but afterwards as I happened to catch part of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Unbeknownst to Continue reading...
In honour of Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be a great excuse to see one of my all time favourite TV scenes again. For me, David Hyde Pierce as Niles, was one of the very best parts of Frasier. If the show is your cup of tea too, hopefully you’ve had the privilege of Continue reading...
Peter Schickele may not exactly be a household name, but were it not for him, we would never have been treated to, or tricked by, the music of P.D.Q. Bach. Both Schickele and P.D.Q. can be difficult to explain. How do you describe someone, for truth be told they are actually one and the same, Continue reading...
Someone asked me the other day why I choose to write about both serious and silly things. A lot of blogs have a more specific focus. I guess for me, I find myself wanting the variety. I want the balance that I seek in life to be reflected in this blog. I remember a description Continue reading...
