Produce Before You Preach
CULTURAL BAGGAGE In the 1980’s, I saw an Indian movie that had a storyline around the life and struggles of a large, poor family. Only one member of the family…
The Game Of Snake and Mouse
Some expressions find common usage in many parts of the world. One such expression is ‘a game of cat and mouse’. Some other expressions are typical of a geographic region.…
All Under One Roof
The issue of government indebtedness comes up regularly in public discussions. At these times, we hear claims that Canada’s debt-to-GDP ratio is healthy. Often, comparisons are made with the indebtedness…
The Third Bicyclist
Soon after coming to Canada, I witnessed a sight that I had never beheld earlier, nor thought it possible: a bicycle rack attached to a bus. The rack was designed…
Disaster Socialism
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In the early years of the 21st century, well-known activist and author Naomi Klein popularized the idea of ‘disaster capitalism’. According to this argument, following major natural calamities such…