Bobby was cold, sitting out in his back yard. He didn’t wear a coat. He didn’t like them, and anyway, he didn’t own one. He was trying to come up with an idea for his mom’s birthday. He thought, “It’s useless, I don’t have any money.” His father had passed away three years ago, leaving the family of five struggling. …
Will’s Thought’s – Tips On How To Have Fun With Telemarketers Crazy Lady spent last week off in Edmonton visiting her kin, which, given what I did to the house the last time she was away, must be a nail-biting experience for her. For me, it has given great credibility to my skill at deceiving myself into thinking that I’m …
Will’s Thoughts – Age Is Not An Excuse For Not Doing Things I really hate it when people tell me to act my age, especially at my age. I guess it’s because while other folks are afraid of growing old, I’m afraid of growing old and boring. As others are afraid of losing their looks, I’m afraid of losing my …
She must have been 6 years old, a beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence. It was absolutely pouring rain outside. We stood under the awning, on the sidewalk just outside the door of the supermarket. As the deluge continued, we all waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature had messed up their hurried day. Her voice was so …
Easter Island is one of the most mysterious locations on Earth. The mysterious statues, the Moa, with their long staring eyes looking into the distance as if warding off invaders, or beseeching distant travelers to come closer, are still the center of archaeological debate. Now Easter Island’s a center of wonder again, because scientists have unearthed a new compound that …
Will’s Thoughts – Canada Should Help Canada Before It Helps Others Canada needs to help Canada before it helps others: I agree with helping our global neighbours, when and where possible, but for all things there is a time and a season, and in my opinion, right now isn’t either. Canada is currently giving away what it doesn’t have, burying …
Imagine walking along and seeing a massive city, complete with tall skyscrapers and trees, floating hundreds of feet above a river. That’s what happened in Huangshan City, China, on June 16th, 2011. A mysterious floating island in China had experts puzzled. Scientific mainstream says that its an optical illusion, a complex mirage, or Fata Morgana (images very far away carried …
Will’s Thoughts – Jerks Who Let Their Dogs Bark… And Bark, And Bark I hate jerks who let their dogs bark and bark. This week’s thoughts are for irresponsible and inconsiderate dog owners, specifically those jerk neighbors who let their dogs yip, whine, and bark outside for hour upon hour, day and night, upsetting people for blocks in every direction. …
We may one day soon be surrounded by people who are alive, but have no pulse. Heart disease is mankind’s biggest cause of death, but one doctor is out to change that dramatically. Dr. William Cohn developed the rhythmless heart, likening it to other inventions that don’t mimic nature perfectly. Much like fixed wing aircraft versus birds flapping their wings, …
