Throwing a Diamond Hitch
That is my Dad, Jim Mawdsley, in the foothills of Alberta, circa 1952. He would have been 22 and recently finished his BSc in geology. Throughout his life he often said, “This reminds me of working in the field,” then…
YerRoil Madge IceTea’s 2022 Easter Address
It is interesting to look at how others might use Rap (and injecting the words sh*t, f**k and motherf**ker) to voice how they really feel, not some polite and well-considered words. What might have been in Queen Elizabeth’s mind as…
Lil’ Auntie Facts Sings “No Mask On My Face”
Lady Gaga released her chart-topping hit “Poker Face” in 2008. Listening to this early in the Omicron wave, I realized this was a perfect base for satirical lyrics about anti-vaxxers protesting outside hospitals while their unvaccinated peers filled ICUs inside….