The effects of shift work on a person’s mind, body and spirit could be called Legion. Fatigue that never seems to end, sleeping habits out of whack, mood swings and strained relationships are just a few of the symptoms that affect a person. One man said working the graveyard shift “in short sucked, in long terms it sucked bad”. He …
I like Occam's Razor, it goes that if you have two or more but equally good explanations of the same experience, you pick the simplest...
Life On Other Planets I’ve been interested in astronomy and unexplained aerial sightings for a good number of years. Every so often I’m asked on my take of life on other planets, alien abductions and UFO’s. I sometimes avoid answering these questions, as too many people have pre-determined answers and won’t listen to other possibilities on this topic. For life …
At one time the train was the quickest and most efficient way of getting people from Point A to Point B. Instead of a few days by stagecoach people could get to their destination in a matter of hours. Vehicles and planes do give people more flexibility and speed to get to where they are going. I’ve pondered for years …
It wasn’t what I wanted to hear first thing in the morning. Literally the first thing I heard after getting out of bed was the death of Robin Williams. I could hardly believe his death was an alleged suicide as a result of depression. I wonder how much of the full story we got, as Williams seemed to have everything …
One of the merits humor has, is that it can make light of a serious situation and keep things in perspective. Satire is an effective tool in social commentary and providing a good laugh while avoiding lawsuits. There are health benefits that laughter has on a persons health and physical being on a short term basis. Humor lowers stress, keeps …
How many people are stuck on a mental or spiritual hamster wheel, going around in a never ending circle, without any real direction to go in, without a reward in sight? Any pope that calls themselves Pious or Innocent must be delusional considering some of the things the Catholic Church has done over the centuries. I have use for some …
I’ve been curious about the feasibility of getting the Calgary to Edmonton rail passenger service up and running once again. So I asked those on the forums at trains.com to see what information I could get. Apparently it’s been a rumour that has been circulating since 1978. Speed of passenger trains would have to be kept at 39 miles an …
“I wonder what would happen if I walked over and asked the little red haired girl to have lunch with me. She probably would laugh right in my face. It’s hard on a face when it gets laughed in.” – Charlie Brown Imagine what past generations would think of using on-line dating sites to meet someone. In our forefathers day …
When any group or individual is marginalized, it robs them of their dignity. It's hard to fathom the amount of contempt, libel and slander that comes out of...
