Author Archives: jgold1

About jgold1

I am a retired professor living in a somewhat remote location near Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. I spend much of my time thinking and reading and writing about what it means to be human. I think that being aware or conscious means being a story creature. My story is made up of experience and how this is woven together is my identity. I story-make and therefore I am.

Freedom

Posted on March 25, 2015 by jgold1

I don’t think I get it. In Canada we believe in freedom of expression; also freedom of religion; also freedom and equality for women: this is the Canadian way. But we demand that women who want to wear a veil … Continue reading →

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News from the front line of life

Posted on March 25, 2015 by jgold1

We had a great plan;we would stay at the Hampton overnight in Sudbury, and take our car in for warranty service, get a ride to the airport, catch our plane at BB airport, pick up our rental car and drive … Continue reading →

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Jokes about sexual assault??

Posted on March 5, 2014 by jgold1

On Tuesday 4th., of March, Ontario Today aired a phone-in show on the topic of whether it’s OK to joke about rape in Canada and at the U. of Ottawa, as in the hockey team. The good ole boys in … Continue reading →

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Modeling Hypocrisy

Posted on December 9, 2013 by jgold1

It must be with great glee that Harper, especially Harper, along with George Bush, Brian Mulroney and others of their ilk, rush to South Africa to find what warmth and cover might reflect on them from under the blanket of … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2013, Accountability

Posted on July 17, 2013 by jgold1

After reading Stephen Harper’s statement, which employed the word “accountability” a dozen times (when we were informed just how very accountable the Harper government is), I’ve been thinking about accountability, what it means. What, for instance, does the PM’s own … Continue reading →

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July 16, Lac Megantic

Posted on July 17, 2013 by jgold1

Many politicians and others persist in calling the man made disaster at Lac Megantic a “tragedy”. This is a misuse of English. What happened at the Quebec town was a crime against humanity. This was part of the record of … Continue reading →

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July 16, Cabinet Shuffle

Posted on July 17, 2013 by jgold1

The Cabinet shuffle under Harperism is designed to create, or rather sustain, the illusion that there is government going on. This is mere theatre and of course there is no Federal Government, no set of plans for Canada, no intention … Continue reading →

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July 16, Florida

Posted on July 17, 2013 by jgold1

If Canadians are serious about Justice being absent in Florida, Bushland, then lead the charge for a Canadian boycott of the State, not going there, buying nothing from there, etc. etc. a total boycott. Support this post and send your … Continue reading →

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July 9, Bell

Posted on July 17, 2013 by jgold1

I am trapped by Bell and I hate them. I watch 6 channels out of hundreds is it? They charge me $108. plus and do not offer any individual channels except 420. Everything is “packaged” forcing individuals to pay for … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2013

Posted on May 28, 2013 by jgold1

The Rob Ford story is a non starter, nothing at all. People simply elected another incompetent, right wing, ignorant,uneducated bigot and expected him to be a serious administrator dedicated to his well paid job. The only thing to say about … Continue reading →

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