There are many signs of change. Some such signs include cherry blossoms signaling spring, and frost signaling winter. No sign however makes the heart sink as fast as coming upon a survey spike in the middle of the woods. Like a messenger of change, that florescent orange toothpick in the dirt is a sign telling […]
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Half Way to Nowhere
The life of an elected council is nothing if not predictable. It doesn’t matter who’s elected or what the political climate is like, the life and death of a term in local office always follows the same pattern. First is the honeymoon, where the “I just started” excuse is more than allowed and the novelty […]
Three Strikes You’re Out
Well, that was a close one. This of course refers to our beloved Canucks doing what they do best; not making it to the third round of playoffs. Sure I was rooting for them, but it’s been a couple years since I’ve watched the NHL on TV. I actually gave it up when I looked […]
Earth Day SUCKS
We’re pigs. Actually that’s being mean to pigs. When it comes down to it, most of us aren’t as smart as pigs, and swine is a fantastically delicious animal. So no, we’re not pigs, we’re humans, a far more slovenly animal than the pig. Why so down on our fellow man? It began last week […]
This is a Test…
So Squamish has a new billboard at the entrance to town. Instead of the traditional ineffective tacky sign, this time it’s a big ol’ clear cut. While some are furious, I’m left feeling only defeated sadness. The area in question is the Malamute, where recreationalists have been using the land with permission for several years […]