Author Archives: cheesefairy

I happened upon this review in the New York Press of a book called “The World Is Flat.” I had only anecdotal interest in the book but now I fear I must abandon my life as I know it and … Continue reading →

Until moments ago, I had not heard the word “canard” in any context other than the obvious “It’s FRAH-NCH for DUCK!” context. But actually, it means: An unfounded or false, deliberately misleading story … among other things. (The other things … Continue reading →

Useless product of the day: Molson Kick. It’s a “…refreshing tasting lager with naturally occurring caffeine.” Looks like a coca cola, probably tastes like pee, comes in a “shatter proof aluminum bottle” (no more bar fights with beer bottles I … Continue reading →

I re-read yesterday’s mini rant about provincial politics and realized it could be mis-interpreted as a threat to vote Liberal if the NDP doesn’t shape up. I will not vote Liberal. Even if Carole James ate all the chips and … Continue reading →

It’s that full-on grey sky today, none of that pale clouds that might blow over at any moment to reveal sunshine. Nice, non-wishy-washy day. That’s what I like. Raindrops on the window. Everything sort of dark. Sure it would be … Continue reading →