I am travelling in New Zealand. A sign you will never see in Canada!

Funny typo in the Globe and Mail today. Thanks Cathal Kelly 🤣

It is hard to separate the proposal from the politics. The CPC has been suspicious about the civil service and its supposedly liberal bias going back to the Harper era and the CPC draws much more support from high school and college graduates than university graduates.

I love reading break!

I finished rewatching The Americans last night. I loved it the first time on tv, but so much better streaming it. Much easier to remember the complex plot lines. A must watch for anyone who enjoys a good espionage story. Also made me nostalgic for the relative simplicity of the Cold War!

I have lost two dear friends this month. My colleague Dr. Amy Prevost was 46. And my former student Dan Coulter was 49. They were not with us for long, but they left an indelible mark on everyone who knew them. They will be deeply missed. Life is so precious. Please hug your loved ones.

The band has reunited for another season ⛷️⛰️😃