Sabbath

I grew up in an era where Sunday was a quiet day in the neighbourhood. Stores and businesses were, for the most part, closed. Industry was, for the most part, 6 days a week. Riding my bike, but being “quiet’ and “resting” in some way was certainly the theme. Naps were encouraged. There were some…

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…

Recommended for reading

I’ve been promising a report on a couple of books, but not this one. Our neighbour Merlin, who lives just a few doors away, discovered last year that I like to read. Merlin was a teacher for many years and clearly still likes to read and to encourage others to read. He’s got roots in…