Our Home and Native Land
Is anybody else feeling lucky today? Â …
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General
Why Time Flies
Here we are, the end of June, and that happened in a blink, didn’t it? The speed with which life throws itself behind us as we get older, has irked me for years. So I went to Mr. Google and read the research of scholars and psychology experts linked to respected schools and organizations. …
I’m on Fire For You
Thursday was one of the weirdest work days I’ve ever had, and that’s saying something! Â …
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Brandt’s Randt – Taking Threats Seriously
This is not to lay blame but as a call to action. To wake up. To be aware. To risk looking foolish in case it’s nothing. Because it might be something. …
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You’ve Always Got Time…
…for Tim Hortons. I don’t think that jingle has been in use for some time, but when it comes to helping children, maybe you’ll make a little time. Â Â …
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Headline Hilarity
There’s a real art to writing headlines. I have to do it for Blackburnnews.com and to come up with something in four or five words is often a challenge. …
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A Dangerous World
I try to keep things positive on these pages. I try, in my life, not to dwell on the sick and depraved and those who harm others when I’m powerless to change the situation on my own. …
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Dr. Feel Bad or Worse
Doctor, doctor, give me the news.  And then I’ll go to another doctor to make sure you’re right. …
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Happy Easter Weekend!
A little known fact about the Easter bunny. …
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Detroit Rock City
The first time I went to Detroit was sometime in 1985. The Four Tops and the Temptations were performing a reunion show and my radio station, CKSL in London, sent me along to escort contest winners in a limo to the show. …
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Bad Things Happen to Good People
Some people get more than their fair share of heartache and challenges. And I think the rest of us who lead pretty lucky lives should help when we can. …
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Proper Peepers
I believe you get what you pay for but I also believe that some sectors and companies suck us dry because we don’t know any better. …