Concrete gargoyle figure sitting on the ground, dirty snow behind it and muddy soil with a few green plants in front.

It might be spring. Bob the Gargoyle is clear of the snow. This is a sure sign of something. No promises, though. In New Brunswick, we have this thing called the Saint Patrick's Day Blizzard that's a bit of a tradition. Get ready!

Good morning!!! There’s that white stuff.

Except for the fact that Canada is not a unitary thing, tidy and ready to be assimilated….and, of course, there is Quebec.

Critical thinking does not make a good consumer of goods and services. This is a thesis I postulated years ago when teaching post-secondary. It's not in the best interest of capitalism, even though it is in the best interests of democracy, to have a thoughtful populace.

Just me saying hello. Showing the extent of my preparation for last Thursday’s snowmageddon.