Category Archives: Musings

Funny and serious personal essays about the new perspectives that come from considering the wonders of the world and the vagaries of everyday life.

Free-range, low pulp, and added fluoride, please

Posted on 12 March 2022 by Isabel Gibson

Fresh or from concentrate? No pulp? Regular pulp? Extra pulp? Added calcium? Super-duper added calcium? Arggh. Continue reading →

Posted in New Perspectives, Thinking Broadly | Tagged Business, Culture, Food & Drink | 8 Comments

The Answer

Posted on 06 March 2022 by Isabel Gibson

Audrey Hepburn and Bruce Lee. Continue reading →

Posted in Day-to-Day Encounters, Laughing Frequently, New Perspectives | Tagged Community, Word Play | 12 Comments

Sharing Size

Posted on 24 February 2022 by Isabel Gibson

Stay alert. The marketeers are loose again. Continue reading →

Posted in Language and Communication, Laughing Frequently | Tagged Business, Culture, Food & Drink | 10 Comments

A Stark Choice

Posted on 14 February 2022 by Isabel Gibson

Democracy is hard work, but worth it. Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Policy, Thinking Broadly | Tagged Citizenship, Community, Critical Thinking | 6 Comments

“There is No Honking at Night.”

Posted on 04 February 2022 by Isabel Gibson

“What I haven’t noticed, not even once, are reporters from any of Canada’s news agencies walking among the trucks to find out who these people are. So last night, I decided to do just that – I introduced myself to my new neighbours.” Continue reading →