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Thursday, January 14, 2010

I agree with Premier McGuinty, drivers should decide




It certainly doesn't happen often that I find myself saying "I agree with Premier McGuinty", but in this case, I do. All drivers - seniors included - must be responsible for deciding when it's time to stop driving, rather than tightening legislation, regulation and enforcement on the arbitrary basis of age.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Walk the Walk



I was spellbound as I read Christopher Hume's wonderful article, In praise of the lost art of strolling; at once I realized I was not alone, and that there was actually a name for my love of strolling or, more aptly, aimless wandering - I finally understood that I am a flaneur.

Monday, January 11, 2010

ROM's Crystal - I Love It




The previous head of design for BMW, Chris Bangle, made some bold moves with their lagging flagship 7-series. It was luxurious, it had the six-figure price tag required to be considered a luxury flagship - and it was bland.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Choking on Congestion Talk


Incredulous bemusement is the most generous manner by which I might describe my reaction to comments by Council members according to the Toronto Sun article Our highways to hell

According to the article, Councillor Gord Perks is quoted as saying "I don't view congestion as a problem." 

Hang on to your hat, because it is a problem. A big one.