A moment of wisdom on power, a ’la ADHDCanuck and FDR

IT’S ELECTION TIME. BE HEARD. Your silence is not a protest, it is a vote for everything you DON’T want to happen. I wrote that, for the back of my activist/blog business cards for a reason. No matter what our reasons are for not getting involved, or even just not supporting something good when it [...]

The NBA: National Benefit Authority Potential Scam Alert (Take Two)

A long time ago I wrote an article outlining my feelings about an organization called the National Benefit Authority. Serious red flags went up as I explored their service. It has since been one of my most read articles and gets a high volume of  comments from others who have been ripped off or narrowly [...]

Situation with Home Depot resolved. So do I continue to shop there? You be the judge.

From the moment I involved twitter and my blog on this issue I was handled with the utmost professionalism and courtesy by Home Depot. Store Manager Mike McLeod was easy to deal with and obviously knows his business. Thank you internet and social media!  Everyone from the manager to the head office complaint resolution woman [...]

Threatened by a Home Depot tool guy for no reason… Why customer service should come first! Shop local.

I avoid big box stores whenever possible but I have patronized Home Depot, particularly at late hours and when needing something in a hurry or very cheap. This is an example of why even that is wrong, and how you can stop rewarding their bad behaviour with your good business. **UPDATE** Home depot caught me [...]

Here’s to everyone like me… and especially to all those who think that we can’t make a difference.

    It isn’t always easy, or fun, or rewarding in the traditional ways that “normals”, sheeple and a cynical & apathetic (or simply blissfully ignorant) public think are the keys to success… What others don’t realize is that it isn’t usually a choice. I don’t think I CAN change the world, I know that [...]

How do I say this… Help me ROB Bell Canada FOR SCIENCE! (specifically mental health) Lets Talk :)

On Feb 8 2012 Bell Canada will pay 5 Cents for every text message sent and long distance call made on their network. If you don’t use bell, talk to your friends and share this article. I’d appreciate help getting more action (and corporate money) spent on this day. I don’t often ask directly, but [...]

Edmonton Freecycle is a GREAT idea, but they are hindered by censorship & control issues. Grow/Change?

I’ve never been afraid to speak the truth or say my piece even if it means exposing a flaw in an otherwise positive organization. Rational criticism can be helpful, I feel that we stop looking at our faults too easily and by being forced to sometimes we can save what we love from destruction or [...]

Using Union or Non-Union businesses, Shouldn’t there be more to deciding where to spend my money?

I have a logic beef with, well… with a whole segment of the Union/Labour/Leftie movement of which I am a proud (if dysfunctional) member. So I want to make my case here… My beef is with ideology (which exists on all sides of our system), and how certain things are expected (demanded) within these groups [...]

People can be dumb about bullying don’t you think? Lets not miss the point here!

My Facebook recently exploded with people posting this video of a bullied kid speaking out. Many people found it deeply moving and important enough to spread around like…well virally. I really like the attitude of “I’m not going anywhere”. The video communicates despair and strength very well. I think the fact that he’s male makes [...]

Edmonton streetlights upgrading to LED. The city is a different colour..for now!

I love LED, I’m glad the city has begun heavily upgrading to LED lights. The benefits are obvious & Edmonton is the first city in North America to implement a broad LED lighting upgrade strategy. I spotted an EPCOR work crew upgrading streetlights in my neighbourhood and checked out the install process. It takes only [...]