Canada | bluebird of bitterness

Oh, the weather outside is frightful

February 1, 2019

A group of Canadians, stuck in a massive traffic jam, make the most of the situation.

(Thanks to my blogging buddy Will for this one.)

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Friday happy dance

October 5, 2018

4 Comments | circus of life | Tagged: Canada, dance, synchronized skating | Permalink
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Friday happy dance

July 13, 2018

12 Comments | circus of life | Tagged: Canada, dance, synchronized skating | Permalink
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Friday happy dance

May 18, 2018

6 Comments | circus of life | Tagged: Canada, dance, synchronized skating | Permalink
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Friday happy dance

February 2, 2018

3 Comments | circus of life | Tagged: Bohemian Rhapsody, Canada, dance, synchronized skating | Permalink
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Happy Canada Day — Caturday edition

July 1, 2017

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Oh Canada!

July 1, 2016

Happy Canada Day to one and all, but especially Will, my favorite Canadian blogger, from whom I pilfered this video.

4 Comments | circus of life, musical offerings | Tagged: Canada | Permalink
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People who enjoy meetings should
not be in charge of anything.
—Thomas Sowell
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I can’t believe it’s 2019 and there’s still no “fold” button on my dryer.
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