Archive for December 2009

Seatbelts

A sad report in the Toronto Star this morning. Around 1:20 a.m., as she headed west on Wilson Ave., a woman slammed her silver Volkswagen into the back of a parked TTC bus. The bus was empty and had broken down. The driver had parked in the curb lane, turned on the hazard lights and [...]

Men and Doctors

I do not know if it has ever been scientifically proven, but it seems that men go to their doctor much less consistently than women. Grandpa Richard is no exception. I am not sure, but I think my last complete physical was about 5 years ago. Considering that men over 50 should be doing that [...]

What Matters Now

As Seth Godin says, “Now, more than ever, we need to shake things up.” Now, more than ever, we need a different way of thinking, a useful way to focus and the energy to turn the game around. I hope a new ebook I’ve organized will get you started on that path. It took months, [...]

Drive Like Tiger

Are we talking golf clubs or cars? In this case, the answer is “cars”. Happened to see an interesting Google Ad today while reading an article about Tiger Woods. Drive Like Tiger Woods Re-Enact Tiger Crashing Into The Fire Hydrant! Can You Park The Car? http://www.AddictingGames.com/TigerParkingSlam No further comment.

When Men Write Advice Columns

This has been passed around the internet in various versions. Have a good laugh. Dear Walter: I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn’t gone more than a mile down the road when my engine [...]

Computer Security While On The Road

It is rare for Grandpa Richard to promote a product, but in today’s world full of hackers and spammers, I believe you need to know about these. Hopefully your home computer is well protected with anti-spam methods, and other security products. You also keep your software (like Firefox and Windows especially) up to date. What [...]

Witchcraft Still Illegal

According to this item in the Globe and Mail, it is still an offence to pretend to exercise or to use any kind of witchcraft, sorcery, or enchantment or who undertakes, for a consideration, to tell fortunes … is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction. Basically, our lawmakers, back in 1892, wanted to [...]