Monthly Archives: November 2012

Vic Toews and Ashley Smith

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jgold1

I am haunted by Ashley Smith’s ordeal once she fell into the clutches of Mr. Toew’s Ministry of Safety, and its branch called Correctional Services. According to the Ministry’s own mission statements the Department is committed to “safe and humane … Continue reading →

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Fall Diary: Nov 5th 2012

Posted on November 6, 2012 by jgold1

Today is Guy Fawkes.  When I was a boy we would make up a  “Guy” who was an effigy of the historic Guy who planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament and if this stuffed figure was good enough … Continue reading →

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Fall Diary Nov. 4th 2012

Posted on November 6, 2012 by jgold1

So the storm has passed.  It is about 4 pm and the sky is crystal clear, pale hazy blue, no clouds and only a gentle breeze stirring the thin exposed branches of some tall trees.  Then the power goes out.  … Continue reading →

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Fall Diary Oct. 23, 2012

Posted on November 2, 2012 by jgold1

The wind is blowing leaves around like tiny ballet dancers in orange costumes. But this was written a week ago. Since this time, Sandy roared through here like a freight train with a single unwavering purpose all night and almost … Continue reading →

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