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Cultural Appropriation

PN is angry. When I got up this morning, TS showed me a news article on CBC. First Nation's advocate and musician Buffy Sainte-Marie isn't who she says she is. Her identity was a fabrication. And her birth family were silenced by the musician's legal team. I feel betrayed by this 82-year-old entertainer who profited … Continue reading Cultural Appropriation

First FULL Week At Werk…

I'm enjoying working with my junior technicians. https://audioboom.com/posts/6410426 I'd like to share a random tale. This one showcases 6 different urban myths. I'd rate it as PG-13. https://audioboom.com/posts/6432568 About 30 (thirty) years ago, TS and I went to an psychic faire back in British Columbia. We had a vaguely similar experience. Nope. Nope. Nope! https://audioboom.com/posts/6491760Continue reading First FULL Week At Werk…

Another year of stand-up philosophy!

I'm looking forward to this contract year (as a high school science teacher). Would I rather be on the property clearing the build site? Would I rather be pulling out deadfall and Widowmakers on our 10Ha woodlot? Would I rather be maintaining the tractor/ATV trails with my Sthil saws & cutters? Would I rather be … Continue reading Another year of stand-up philosophy!

(Forest) Fire-Safe? Yes, it’s a thing.

I'd strongly advise my peers living in the bush to prepare for this summer's forest fire season. CBC Radio's The Current had an excellent, no-nonsense episode about preparing for forest fires. Lytton, B.C. has had its share of wildfires. I respect the First Nations who prepare for these extreme weather events. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-63-the-current It's 2022, people. … Continue reading (Forest) Fire-Safe? Yes, it’s a thing.