Twenty-Four years ago I added an “n” to my name. It was a whim, but I’ve never regretted it. Fifteen years before that I had removed the same “n” along with a “y” when I went from being Denny to being Den. And for fifteen years I had people correct my name, helpfully changing it…
A Tragedy
This is it, this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of the most important cultural icons of my youth. It was a life-changing discovery for me, one that defined my teens years. It wasn’t the founding of “intel” or Pierre Trudeau becoming Prime Minister of Canada. It was the introduction of “Two all-beef patties,…
A Story of Forgiveness
Do you like scary stories? I have never really been into scary movies, although I went to a couple as a teenager just to prove a point. And if you have to ask what that point is then you’ve never been a teenaged boy. And when Carrie’s hand came out of the grave at the…
Choices equal Consequences
The bible teaches us to be careful because we will reap what we sow. That’s still a valuable life lesson for people to learn today, the concept that our personal choices have consequences. A Montreal woman recently posted negative comments on social media about her OBGYN, as well as calling the Doctor’s receptionist snooty, and…
It’s Pretty Important for Me
A number of years ago, a friend of mine bought a book entitled, “The 100 Most Important Events In Christian History.” In the course of a conversation, he asked me what I would consider fit into that category. It didn’t take me very long to come to my conclusion, “My salvation”, I replied. And maybe…
Wisdom for the Ages
Recently I have found myself immersed in a book of wisdom. I’m sure Angela is growing tired of my constant interruptions as I regale her with yet another new discovery. As I read I am constantly thinking:” Wow!” “Amazing” & ”I didn’t know that.” Stories of great achievements by folks with obscure names and stories…
Be Careful What You Share
Perhaps you’ve seen some of the warnings and maybe you’ve even shared them. Many of the warnings have been showing up on Facebook and other social media. They involve Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) and they are alarming and true. People are being warned that DHMO is used by the nuclear power industry, that it is used…
Why Worry?
A couple of weekends ago I broke a tooth. It was nasty. I could feel it with my tongue and half of the tooth was missing. I wasn’t sure if it was the tooth or the filling that was broken, but I knew that something had to be done. First thing on Monday I called…
Let your words be gentle
It is never pleasant when neighbours can’t get along. You might remember years ago, there were two families in the news who shared a duplex in a nearby community. They were feuding, and it was just nasty. In case you missed it, it seems like there is some quarrelling happening between Canada and our neighbour…
The Future has Changed
Some have called it a victory for women’s rights. Others call it the day “Cultural Catholicism” died. Others have no idea what happened in Ireland on May 25th. But whatever you view, and whichever side you supported you will have to concede that the future of Ireland will be different because the 8th Amendment was…