Category Archives: General

Downhill from Here

Posted on January 13, 2015 by wordswithbrad

Wow! When I recently heard on the news that several Ontario communities have outlawed tobogganing on municipal hills, and that many more are considering it, I thought now we’ve gone too far. For years I’ve known that we’re growing ever more … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Family, General, Holidays, Justice, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged Children, Hockey, Injuries, Kids, Litigation, Municipalities, Skiing, Sledding, Sports, Tobogganing, Winter | 2 Comments

I Can’t Breathe

Posted on December 5, 2014 by wordswithbrad

The news continues to show police using what appears to be excessive force in their dealings with black youth. It has at least two nations inflamed to the point of civil unrest, meaning it’s likely to get worse before it gets … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Justice, Perspectives | Tagged choke hold, deadly force, Eric Garner, force, I can't breathe, incapacitation, injustice, Justice, Police, Police Powers, Police Protections Act, restraint, Use of Force, Violence | Leave a comment

The Forgotten Frontier

Posted on December 4, 2014 by wordswithbrad

Lately some disheartening news has been released about how young people are losing interest in space exploration. I find this saddening. Despite recent milestones such as landing a robotic probe on a comet, and the test launch of the new Orion … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Perspectives, Science & Philosophy, Uncategorized | Tagged Challenger, Columbia, Mars, moon, NASA, Orion, Space, Space Shuttle | Leave a comment

Canada Inc.

Posted on November 26, 2014 by wordswithbrad

Based on Facebook postings I’ve read lately, a lot of people are pissed off with Stephen Harper, and the way he’s been running our country. They question his cavalier attitude about proroguing Parliament, his disdain for the media, his arrogant stance on … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, General, Perspectives, Politics | Tagged Canada, Canada Incorporated, CEO, Conservative Party, Democracy, Election, Emperor, King, MP, Parliament, Politics, prorogue, Stephen Harper | Leave a comment

Police State

Posted on November 25, 2014 by wordswithbrad

Lately, it seems, the evening news has been filled with tragic and disheartening stories of unarmed, innocent people being shot, and even killed, by police. It even seems that these occurrences are increasing in frequency. The perception by some is … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Justice, Perspectives | Tagged anarchy, Ferguson, injustice, Law, Michael Brown, Police, Violence | Leave a comment

Remember the Boomers

Posted on September 23, 2013 by wordswithbrad

So far I’ve played it safe with blog postings about neutral subjects like travel and writing. But this time I’m going out on a limb and expressing my personal views on what I perceive to be a disturbing trend in … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Perspectives, Retirement, Uncategorized | Tagged Apple, baby boomers, Blackberry, cellphones, iOS 7, iPad, marketing, Microsoft, over-consumers, Personal Robotic Assistant, seniors, smartphones, technology, zoomers | 1 Comment

Writer Shplock

Posted on July 24, 2013 by wordswithbrad

It’s been quite a while since I’ve added to my blog postings. When you read this posting, you’ll understand why. Sometimes it’s not that the words won’t come. It’s that the prevailing conditions aren’t right. Something stops the writing before … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Perspectives, Retirement, Upcoming Novel, Writing Matters | Tagged Guilt, Guilty Work, Novel, Retirement, Writer's Block, Writing | Leave a comment

Spring Greetings

Posted on April 8, 2012 by wordswithbrad

I’d like to extend to all my friends, family, blog followers & visitors my best wishes for a happy Easter and happy Passover! Also, a special hello goes out to my buddy Scottie, on Vancouver Island, who has just joined … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Holidays | Tagged Chocolate, Easter, Passover, Spring, Vancouver Island | Leave a comment

The Write Spot

Posted on April 7, 2012 by wordswithbrad

All writers face the issue of where to practice their craft. As they say, it all comes down to location, location, location. I really think one’s choice of writing spot can make or break the success of the work. At … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Writing Matters | Tagged Cambridge, Coffee, Grand Cafe, Index Card, iPad, Queens Square, Writing | 1 Comment

All Over the Map

Posted on April 5, 2012 by wordswithbrad

A dear friend recently visited and commented on the structure of my blog. He has many years of experience in the blogosphere, so he knows what he’s talking about. He notes that my site is a bit awkward to navigate … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Perspectives | 2 Comments