Hamilton's police services board has taken the unexpected and somewhat surprising step of choosing an external candidate, Toronto police Staff Superintendent Glenn De Caire, to replace retiring police chief Brian Mullan. Some critics are wondering why one of the force's two deputy chiefs weren't promoted, while others say a new face and leadership is a good thing.-from The Hamilton Spectator, November 20,2009In my opinion there isn't even a debate here the best candidate shoul... Read Full Story
I found this fitting song composed by MacPhee, Schram, Howe in my files simply entitled "Ode To The Canadian Soldier "and uploaded to imeem. Please give a listen. The lyrics pay tribute to the men and women who are "Fighting for freedom and staying the course.Lieutenant Justin Garrett Boyes was killed by an improvised explosive device just 10 days into his second tour in Afghanistan. Two others were injured in the blast near Kandahar. Boyes, 26, was remembered as an 'easy-going Prairie boy.'S... Read Full Story
For my 1000th post I give you my Fall 2009 Tarot and Rune reading. The question remains the same, "What does the fall have in store for me?" Once again the readings offer some interesting dichotomies. It looks like the season will be a positive step in the right direction. A new job, already looking solid, money is always tight and it looks like the "Devil" has had his card flipped for a change. The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most popular Tarot spreads, prov... Read Full Story
"Vir fortis natus" "Destined Hero" I found this fitting song composed by MacPhee, Schram, Howe in my files simply entitled "Ode To The Canadian Soldier "and uploaded to imeem. Please give a listen. The lyrics pay tribute to the men and women who are "Fighting for freedom and staying the course.It is always the same and it is always different.The latest Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan apparently considered the mission useless. The brother of Pte. Jonathan Couturier has told a Quebec n... Read Full Story
"Vir fortis natus" "Destined Hero" I found this fitting song composed by MacPhee, Schram, Howe in my files simply entitled "Ode To The Canadian Soldier "and uploaded to imeem. Please give a listen. The lyrics pay tribute to the men and women who are "Fighting for freedom and staying the course.It is always the same and it is always different.Pte. Patrick Lormand, a 21-year-old infantryman remembered for his dedication to duty and his sense of humour, is the 12th Canadian soldier to die duri... Read Full Story
The premise for this mural is bluntly, to illustrate how most everything wonderful in Hamilton core has been lost because property owners and politicians neglect city properties until they fall down on their own. The worst case's include the partial collapse of the Balfour Building—part of the historic Lister Block in downtown Hamilton. The rest was demolished. The Lister Block's future will probably be the same.Panel One: Illustrates the beauty that Hamilton offers that people rarely see, th... Read Full Story
"Vir fortis natus" "Destined Hero" I found this fitting song composed by MacPhee, Schram, Howe in my files simply entitled "Ode To The Canadian Soldier "and uploaded to imeem. Please give a listen. The lyrics pay tribute to the men and women who are "Fighting for freedom and staying the course. A powerful roadside bomb blast hit an armoured vehicle that was part of a Canadian convoy on a road southwest of Kandahar, bringing to 129 the total number of Canadian soldiers who have died as part ... Read Full Story
What Eden did on her 2nd B-Day ;)Catching a little grilling with Matt DuniganShredding some important documentsTrying to shred the wallpaper Read Full Story
The air is cold, so cold that it makes my whole body crack, said I the snow man. This is the kind of wind that can suck the life right out of you. The sun sits so high in the sky, its rays barely touch the ballet of shadows as it slowly sets on the distant horizon. It shall not make me look away. I shall manage to keep together.My eyes are as black as coal, darkened from years of being burnt by demigods passing themselves off as suns of worship. My mouth clenched tight, my smile only a distan... Read Full Story
