Do you know who I am?
Don’t you just hate it when you’re on the VIP list for entry to one of the exclusive late night discos in Wellington and some boor barges his way up to the security guard and tries to bamboozle his way in? It very quickly degenerates from an “Oh, there must be some mistake. I’m an […]
Thankful
Sorry to have missed you last week. I wasn’t feeling great. I wasn’t even feeling a little bit good. I’m still a bit messed up but want to say a huge “thank you” to the wonderful people who, together with the bricks and mortar and the complicated accoutrements of health care, make our local hospital […]
Number 68— so great!
For a number of years, I have sent out little signals that Jaromir Jagr was not quite finished as a hockey player. He proved that, yet again, last Saturday night, when he moved into third place on the NHL all-time goal scoring list with his 741st and 742nd goals. He now trails Gordie Howe and […]
Feel free to disagree
A disgraced CBC host’s trial for sexual assault charges draws to a close, and while no verdict has been reached—it won’t be reached for a month—it’s been difficult to go anywhere this past week without hearing his name and some discussion on the proceedings. Reactions to victim testimony have ranged from skepticism to empathy to […]
The Chubb Classic
Bernhard Langer graciously accepted the award as champion of this year’s Chubb Classic at the TwinEagles Golf Club in Naples, Florida. He is no stranger to the podium, as this was his third victory in the past six years. The PGA players in the tournament are those who have reached the magic age of 50. […]
A delightful experience
There are 14 distinct wine regions in Portugal, each of which is unique in terroir, varietals and history. During my visit to Portugal, I had the good fortune to visit wineries in the Algarve, Atlántico and Lisboa regions. I had the opportunity to taste wines from “the most western winery in Europe,” which had actually […]
Heart of winter
There is a muted cover over the land. Colour, delineation and sound in the world we generally know are dampened when the snow falls heavily. Removed is a part of emotional stimulation. On snow days in February, it’s like the difference between banjo picking—the rhythm of the everyday—versus the chording of a classical guitar. Standing […]
A.I. A.I. – OH!
I had wanted to start this column with a few gravitational wave jokes. But I’m afraid the whole subject is way above my pay grade. And I don’t suppose you want to hear stories about how Al Einstein and I used to hang around the pool rooms of Zurich together as teenagers, trying to impress […]
The Crosby Show
Even if you have only read a few of the columns in this space, you realize that I encourage you to attend sporting events. Above all, if they happen to be hockey. You may be lucky enough to watch a grandson or granddaughter playing in their first years. It may be a junior game, with […]
Portuguese exploration
The Portuguese, an immensely proud and fiercely nationalistic people, have a great deal to boast about. This nation has consistently punched way above its weight—countless attempts at assimilation by various invaders have failed. Numerous fortress cities (constructed to strategically guard trade routes with Spain) still exist as mute testimony to Portuguese resolve. A Romance language— […]