My Time Is True
It could have been late in the afternoon. It could have been dusk, the setting sun spraying the city's skyline with blood red light. It could have been just about…
Tory Blue: A Simple Test
It had to happen sooner or later: the Canadian electorate has finally made the "right" choice. It was a long time coming, but, now that the Conservative government has arrived,…
It’s a Dirty Job, But…
He looked like a good old boy. He was tall (six foot three in, as they say, his stockinged feet), with blond hair and piercing blue eyes, which had more…
Star Wars 17: Revenge or Return of the Auditors
The story so far: Luke Citizenwalker and his unpredictable but incredibly loyal brand of freedom fighters have been...well, fighting for their freedom against the frankly superior forces of the Entire.…
Candlelight and Whine
The dinner was perfect. The lights were low, augmented by single white candles in the middle of each table. The sushi was exquisitely prepared, as only Slim's Sushi and Salad…
Elwy Madness
I think Elwy Yost is great. Elwy (for it is impossible to call him Mr. Yost), the host of TV Ontario's Magic Shadows and Saturday Night at the Movies, is,…
Zen and the Art of International Politics
The poor masses approached the President. "Oh, wise one," they said, "we live in the richest country in the history of mankind, yet we are poor and destitute. What can…
Beach Blanket Bloodbath
Frankie was lying asleep on the beach. In front of him, the dying embers of last night's fire were still smoking. Frankie was probably dreaming of that big wave or…
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Once in a while, somebody asks me where I get the ideas for my columns. (Alright, once in a long while.) I usually answer that they come off an assembly…
The Mild Kingdom
THE SCENE: Marlon Perkins stands in a long hallway with a lot of doors. Marlon looks as good as any old man who has existed on nuts and berries for…
The Yin and Yang of International Politics
One afternoon, the Prime Minister was approached by one of his Premiers. "Most High," the Premier complained, "my province was eighth in growth last quarter." "Are there worse than you?"…
The Return of the Ghost of Dr. Gonzo
Buried somewhere deep in the heart of New York State is the Institute for Journalism Veterans. The Institute is a haven for journalists too old or too tired to carry…