Year: 2011

Time Travel, Being Violated By A Police Officer and An Early Hint o’ My Librarian Tendencies

We were at a wedding in my hometown about a month ago. Sitting at the table during the reception, I was chatting with one of the people I

A Tragic Coincidence for Saskatchewan Hockey

With the death of Wade Belak, the three young NHLers who have died in recent months (also including Derek Boogaard and Rick Rypien) were all born and/or played

New Prince of Wales Branch Opens in Regina!

This is the first new branch RPL has opened in something like fifteen years. Congratulations to all involved for all of your good work!

Music Monday – “Rebuild… Rebuild… Rebuild… Rebuild… Rebuild…”

I understand why Steven Page chose to perform a cover of “Hallelujah” at the Jack Layton funeral on Saturday (apparently it was the last song Jack listened to

Sad Sunday – Michael Layton & Sarah Campbell’s Eulogies For Their Father

We were away camping this weekend so I just got to see Jack Layton’s funeral tonight when we got home. It’s hard to choose a saddest or most

Saturday Snap – Katepwa Sunset

Why do I live in the city instead of at the lake? I don’t know of a more relaxing place on earth…

Who Should Be The Next NDP Leader?

It may seem hasty with Jack Layton having only died a couple days ago. But already speculation has begun as to who should be the next NDP leader.

Facebook: All About Privacy?

Most people don’t think of the site this way but Facebook has announced sweeping changes that will put a huge focus on user privacy and control of their

Music Monday – “The morning breaks like porcelain/Across an eastern sky/I stare across an open field/I sit and wonder why/Why the world’s so beautiful/And why it’s so sad.”

The news of Jack Layton’s passing today, although not unexpected, is still sad and tragic for so many reasons. There is much grieving today from party supporters and

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