She’ll Be Comin’ Down The Mountain…
Alrighty, you see that hill? (Uh, what hill?) The one in the photo above, of course. It sits at the end of my street. Along one side of downtown Whitehorse is that kind of scenery. There is a set of...
View Article101 Uses for a Hairdryer
Skill testing question: 101 – 100 = ? My post title was a bit of an exaggeration. I am going to give you one good use for a hairdryer. I have been meaning to deal with my house’s windows, and by ‘deal...
View ArticleThe Millennium Trail
This post is a chance to show off some photos, but I’ll add a little text where needed. As usual, click photos for enlargements. The Yukon is a fantastic place for outdoor sports, especially walking...
View ArticleClassic Quotes from China
Sometimes, my brain just says, “just let sleeping dogs, er… dragons lie.” But I did promise myself and my adoring public (ahem) that I’d write a companion piece to Classic Quotes from Taiwan”. So here...
View ArticleChecking In with Oneself
Sometimes you have those weeks where it seems like you did both nothing and everything. I’ve just had one of those weeks. I feel empty and at a loss in some ways, and at the same time, I feel like I am...
View ArticleWinter Morning Sun and Skyscape
Last day of November at about 9:30ish in the morning. Sun fighting its way up into the sky in Whitehorse. The sky looks almost painted – long strokes of blues and grays. What a wonderful thing to witness.
View ArticleIt’s Not Famosus Libellus When You Present the Truth
Disclaimer Part of living as a good villager, or responsible citizen, is standing up for human rights. The legal system, even in self-righteous Canada, is flawed. Even when inarguably bad things happen...
View ArticleFisherfolk Where You Don’t Expect Them
I have so many photos from China, and the stories that go with them, of course. I could probably post every day for the next half year and maybe get through it all. I’ve been watching some of my videos...
View ArticleEducation Discussion and Poll
I’m re-posting my poll with some text. The poll is anonymous and located at the end of this post, and I’d love to see what people think Perhaps posting the poll on its own with no accompanying...
View ArticleHuman Rights Day – December 10
“Are human beings being human?” I’m half-way through In the Eyes of Anahita, and that is one of the questions running through it. I’ll say more about this book once I finish it. It’s a good question...
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