The MAGA doctrine

I just finished Charlie Kirk’s The MAGA Doctrine. This book, published in September of 2025, lays out the rise of Trump as a disruptive force in American politics. Kirk makes the point that traditional party politics has only benefited those who are in “the system,” and Trump does not belong to or come from that…

Where does your shadow land?

I was out walking Nugget the other day, and the sun was low, so our shadows were long. It got me thinking about the shadow we cast. I think the old song “Me and My Shadow” was a recognition of the fact that our shadow goes where we go because our bodies always block any…

CRA madness

I spent 90 minutes on the phone with CRA this week, and in for one phone call. It included both our tax returns and while I think we are on our way to some resolution, here is what drives me crazy! Both Wendy and I received “pay now or else” messages from CRA for different…