Until the pandemic struck, I did not consider myself a cocktail drinker. I like a drink. In fact, at times in my life, I have liked drinks too much and, to control that affection, have gone for long periods of Continue reading The tail of a cock→

The similarities between the pro-dying with dignity and the pro-reproductive choice movements, as well as the opponents to both movements, are striking. The key issue for both pro movements – whether at the beginning of the life arc or the Continue reading A last resort, not a whim→

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau likes to apologize. The list of his apologies for historic wrongs is longer than my arm. He also likes to apologize for his own wrongdoings. Although he did not apologize to Jody Wilson Raybould, even after Continue reading One apology too many→

More than two decades ago, I spent several years visiting a friend as he made his way through the prison system in and around Kingston. It was quite a process, with plenty of rules: I had to apply for permission Continue reading Keep your distance→