Published in ILLUMINATION·1 day agoMember-onlyI Can’t Get Enough Border Security TVThe power of lies, badly told — I recently purchased an Android TV box. After three decades with no cable, I suddenly have more channels than I’ll ever watch. It feels very luxurious after getting by with just an antenna since forever. I no longer have to go out to meet friends to watch a sporting events…Tourism3 min readTourism3 min read
Published in Equality Includes You·2 days agoMember-onlyWorld Boxing Council Announces Plans for a Transgender DivisionProgressive sports solutions from an unlikely source. — Of all the professional sports, boxing has the worst reputation for dubious ethics. The sports’ controversial scoring decisions and corrupt promoters need no introduction. Boxing’s legacy is also filled with death. Benny Paret and Duk-Koo Kim died many years ago but their stories cast a long shadow. Add to that…Equality3 min readEquality3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·3 days agoMember-onlyForming your Philosophy of Human EvilWith the help of literature and film — Author’s Note: In researching this article, I learned that Unsplash has 666 image results for “evil”. Coincidence!? Now, that I am completely convinced Medium is the portal to hell, I will get on with it. As an amateur student of human nature, I followed the Jeffery Epstein case closely. His…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Published in The Haven·4 days agoMember-onlyBobby Hull’s Other Hall of Fame InductionThe Bad Toupée Hall of Fame — As a Canadian, we grew up hearing about hockey greats like Bobby Orr, Bobby Hull, and Bobby Schmautz. OK, Bobby Schmautz, not so much. I needed another hockey Bobby to complete the trifecta. But there really was a hockey player with that name. …Humor3 min readHumor3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·6 days agoMember-onlyIs Gambling The Establishment’s Latest Diversion?From the decline of the middle class — No one will appoint me the new Nostradamus for saying that the middle class is teetering on the edge of the abyss. One does not need an Ivy League economics degree to see what is painfully evident all around them. …Gambling3 min readGambling3 min read
Published in Unpopular Opinions·Jan 31Member-onlyAnother Nail in Hollywood’s CoffinThe single-word film title — We are living through a time when the film industry is completely out of touch with its audience. The combination of woke politics and MBA grads running studios has resulted in Hollywood’s endangerment as a bellwether for popular culture. …Movies3 min readMovies3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 30Member-onlyHow the Modern Workplace Resembles a CultThe High Cost of a Paycheque — As a retiree with over thirty-five years of service with a single employer, I have had time to reflect on the nature of the employee — employer relationship. …Life7 min readLife7 min read
Published in Rock n’ Heavy·Jan 26Member-onlyThe Bedrock StoneWas Brian Jones — Before the Mick and Keith left the comforts of home, Brian Jones was a runaway musician. His parents’ refusal to encourage or acknowledge his artistic and creative leanings formed an unhealable chasm, setting titanic forces in motion. …Rock And Roll7 min readRock And Roll7 min read
Published in Fanfare·Jan 22Member-onlyStories of Real Life PeopleWorthy of a Biopic — I don’t understand the age we are living in when it comes to pop culture. The likes of every serial killer, scam artist, and Weird Al Yankovic are having biopics made about them. As a writer and content creator, I guess I should rejoice in that. If this kind of…Movies6 min readMovies6 min read
Published in Genius in a Bottle·Jan 21Member-onlyThat Holiday FeelingMaking it last in a warp speed world — Our two-week holiday in Greece was idyllic. In fact, it was so perfect, it challenged my sense of reality. Not only did every part of the country surpass my expectations, but our connections, hotel stays, and personal interactions had a magical, effortless levity to them. I had read about pickpockets…Travel3 min readTravel3 min read
