Odds and Sods

Boston Changed Me by Dan Christie

April 18, 2013
  • For as long as I can remember, I have been opposed to capital punishment.

I’m sixty-three years old. For my entire life I have been able to make my argument using reason, not passion: Murder is murder Read more »

Revenge of the Disabled

April 18, 2013

It finally happened. Recently I got the chance to confront the unfortunate young and physically fit man who had parked in the one and only designated space for the disabled in front of the store I wanted to visit. Read more »

No Siesta in Mexico

February 13, 2013

It’s been a rollercoaster of a winter for us here in snowy Cobourg, never knowing whether to brace for sun and spring-like conditions or look for the snow shovel again. But while we’re bravely carrying on about our business, the Boss of the Burd Report has been on his yearly Mexican sojourn with Mrs. Boss and assorted drop-in family members. Read more »

Sunday snippets

January 20, 2013

Provincial Liberal leadership race: Next weekend the hoopla starts for the wonks in the local libs. Unfortunately the excitement that is being created is in their own minds. Read more »

Thursday twitters

December 27, 2012

So who went to the Boxing day Sales? Why bother when the items on sale were out of stock. Apple products have been hit by a supply problem and it shows – over 100 people are backordered, at the local store, for the Ipad mini and they, Staples, are not taking any more orders. Such is the life of the bargain hunter. Just goes to show the big guys can advertise whatever low price they want if they aren’t taking orders! Read more »

Merry Christmas

December 25, 2012

Tick off your list, don’t eat too much and kiss all the kids.

greetings from us here at the BR.

Homo Sapiens Just Part of Nature, Not Above Nature

November 13, 2012

Since my last article was apparently misunderstood by at least one reader, Read more »

Australian Salties: Saving Killers

November 11, 2012

One of the almost pleasant aspects of being sick is the opportunity to watch nature documentaries on tv, Read more »

Remembering Hurricane Hazel

October 27, 2012

There’s something about violent weather that excites me to my wicked core, Read more »

Time for the Roseneath Fair

September 28, 2012

Even though I’m old and jaded, one annual event in Northumberland County that generates real excitement is the fabulous Roseneath Fair, Read more »

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