Here’s a shot of the elementary school I attended growing up. I took this picture when we were back to Indian Head for a visit a few years ago but the look of the building including that 1980’s colour scheme hasn’t changed. (The playground however has changed quite a bit.) We went past my elementary […]
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How Australia and Other Developed Nations Have Put An End To Gun Violence
I wouldn’t say we’ve “put an end to” gun violence in Canada but our numbers (like those in most developed nations) are extremely low compared to the US. There are a whole host of interconnected reasons why this is the case. But I think one of the largest is the fact that gun ownership is enshrined […]
Two Months to Canadian Federal Election
The Federal Election was called nearly three weeks ago and I haven’t written about it nearly as much as I thought I would. I mean, if you’ve read this blog for more than a couple days, I think my politics are pretty clear. Beyond that, there are tons of others who are covering every aspect […]
Awesome Bike Jumps in Slow Motion
As mentioned in Sunday’s post about our recent camping highlights, here’s a video clip Pace basically compiled himself after I showed him the basics of using iMovie. This includes adding sound effects, visual effects, trimming some of the clips, duplicating others and more. If you happen to have a Google/YouTube account, feel free to “Like” […]
Throwback Thursday – #tbt – BA – English
Often when I’m out at the University of Regina, I’ll wander the halls of the ol’ alma mater to see what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. In a very “Dead Poet’s Society” moment, I came across my photo on the wall during a visit a few years back. Look at that young whippersnapper, all […]
Timmins Library Relents, Allows Girl Into “Boys Only” Robotics Program
The public library in Timmins, Ontario recently tried to offer a “boys only” robotics class but ended up facing a huge backlash (including many female scientists and engineers) after not allowing a girl to register for the program. I understand what the library was trying to do in offering a program focused on reaching boys who tend […]
Friday Fun Link – 13 Numbers Showing Harper’s Conservatives May Truly Be The Worst Government in Canadian History #skpoli #canpoli
As the Federal Election draws nearer, I suspect I’ll be posting a lot more political content – something I haven’t really done since the conclusion of the last Sask NDP leadership contest. Here’s a good list from Press Progress to get things started!
Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Fair Fun (June 2013)
Pace at the mall parking lot fair we take him to each year to mark the end-of-school-year…
Litany of Lies: A Third Grader’s Reading Log Exposed!
I often feel guilty that Shea and I don’t do a better job of keeping up Pace’s reading log but after doing a few “I’m a librarian. I can confirm he’s reading all the time. We’re good.”-type entries at the start of the year, we’ve slipped off completely. At least that means we won’t get any notes […]