Comparing WW2 to today's Iran/US/Israel war and oil as energy. "Unlike today’s global oil market, governments did not worry about rising gasoline prices for consumers. Instead they feared running out of fuel entirely."

Good morning Ontario. How's it going? Find out here. www.dougfordclownshow.ca

Well there goes a pleasant relaxing Sunday. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

I'm not having good feelings about the future. I'm hoping it's just a natural sign of getting older. I feel anger and anxiety is increasing and now this www.cbc.ca/news/science... Am I over-reacting? Is the universe simply unfolding?

I just got up and now I see it's almost time for my nap. Who says time change is bad for your health?

When media start posting pictures similar to this coming out of Iran, maybe then world opinion will shift? Certainly equally disturbing scenarios are happening anywhere there is war. Stop showing drones & technology. Show humans. Words like "hit very hard" mean scenes like this. Just sayin'

AI checking up on AI "Right now there is no reliable evidence that Carney actually said the F-word at that dinner, and the clip appears to be unverified social-media content rather than confirmed footage."

There's really no story here. It's all so obvious. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Why not focus on the alternatives and ramp up the transition? Electric vehicles. Bikes. Guelph electric bus. Walking. The 20th century was slave to oil. We've moved on. Stop living in the past.

No longer drink your way out of war, political, family and money problems. A good meal in a restaurant is half the price w/o alcohol. Fewer traffic fatalities, better health, and celebrations that are actually fun. What's not to like? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... C'mon tourism catch up to sober trend.

Thought I'd send the Gem version rather than the Youtube one. gem.cbc.ca/about-that-w... Why war, why now?

"I mean, it is crazy, isn't it? You hear the man talking about picking Iranian future leader as if we are nobody here. But we are somebody in this country, and this is our war, and we wanted to fight it." www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...

The problem with increasing military spending is that while you might need to defend yourself, you're never going to buy all that stuff and never use it. At some point you going to want to launch, fire, deploy just to see what happens. It's human nature. What if...

March 17'th is coming soon. jwalkguelph.blogspot.com/2026/03/st-p... Top of the mornin' to you and the cream of the day.

And if by "free world" you mean countries similar to the US and Israel, lead by ruthless dictators who PRETEND to have the support of the people then its a no-win for everyone. In fact it's worse. www.cbc.ca/news/world/t... For the smartest animals, what a mess humans have made of everything.

Another reason Trump launched war? Carney, an economics expert, is wiping the floor with him on trade. So Trump took the focus off tariffs and trade and placed it on war. Carney has hiccupped a couple of times but I think he'll reset. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... PS He has security clearance!

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he could not categorically rule out the possibility of Canada getting involved militarily in the conflict, telling a news conference the nation will "stand by our allies when it makes sense." That could mean anything - peacekeepers?

Carney has said "We will stand by our allies when it makes sense." Interesting comment. The problem is the "good guys" often live in countries lead by bad guys. If Trump wants to annex Canada is the USA considered an ally?

As a war rages in Iran I wonder if anyone, back when the wheel was invented, ever said "we better not ever let this fall into the wrong hands." Once something is created can it be contained? Artificial intelligence for instance - can you limit or contain it only for 'good'?

Do you smell something? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... I do.

Oh great. Another war. Covid really did rot our brains. www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...

It’s a bit unsettling to know that we’re one suicide pilot away from complete human annihilation given the emotional tinderbox Israel & the US has ignited. We are so close to another 9/11. It’s not just the big bombs that are mighty. No “dome” can protect you from a terrorist.

Except in Waterloo County where there isn't any water. www.bbc.com/news/article... and as long as A.I. leaves us some water. That's kinda creepy, the very water we waste on energy is also used to dispose of us. 💦

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... But instead we banned strike anywhere matches.

Back stage with JayWalking Theatre. The “reveal” occurs Thursday April 9th. www.jaywalkingguelph.ca/lilt-of-laug...

ChatGPT is good but it's not buy-an-upgrade good. In fact I give more to it than it gives to me. I keep offering better ideas for rewrites and then it penalizes me by saying I've run out of chats on the thread. For something this intelligent it sure is stupid when trying to sell me something 🤣

Since my last post was a bit of a downer, here's a picture of a Willow tree yellowing up to remind us Spring is coming. I wonder how much longer it will be around before it's cut down to make way for that new development? Gees I did it again. Sigh

See the corn stubble? That's the Innovation District where your new home will be. See that big building in your backyard? That's Cargill, the abattoir where they slaughter cows that go into your Big Macs. Nice neighbours. Now do you see why I think it makes a better xc ski run? #Guelph

Danger. Old man on xc skis! #skiing #xcski

Mine are more like stem Christie turns than telemark turns but they sure are fun on xc skis. Mind you the conditions have to be perfect as they were today. The sunshine an added bonus. Someone is going to sleep well tonight!

What I love most about being 70? Every day is a snow day. At last! #skiing

Whoever walked beside the ski track rather than on it THANK YOU!!!

Lots of great discussion at Breezy Breakfast this morning as they hosted our MPP Mike Schreiner. Great questions, great discussions, great hosts.

Doug Ford's political strategy: keep the voting public drunk and stupid. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... and we thought politicians didn't strategize long-term.

As this club has no members per se, this could be a non news item. It will all depend on who shows up, how they react and perhaps what PP has to say. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... Honestly, the Cons don't stand a chance. They are way out of their league. The proof is in standing by their leader.

youtu.be/8BrdTcyZ2xw Maybe Chris should have done the SOTU address. (sorry if you get ads I have an ad blocker)

This is quite an opening coming from Canada's national news source. "Given Donald Trump’s track record of telling lies, exaggerating, spreading misinformation and making misleading and confusing statements..." www.cbc.ca/news/world/t... This is the President of the USA we're talking about.

Snow bomb. #skiing

XC ski fun.

Maybe we should stop naming things after people. Presidents, hockey stars, artists... after all they are only human. Being human they all have flaws, skeletons in closets and so on. Hero worship will always lead to disappointment.

I love sports...until it turns professional. Then all the fun is taken away. There's more skill, but it comes at a terrible price.

Thanks Chatgpt, couldn't have said it better myself. "Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears – Humour, heart, and humanity in every story, masterfully told." Or could I have? Hmmm www.jaywalkingguelph.ca/lilt-of-laug...

www.cbc.ca/news/politic... I think this issue goes much further than Tumbler Ridge.

www.bbc.com/news/article... Trump, it's not about you.

My prescription arrived today. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

I think about this tweet every time I feel something online start to curl its annoying little grip into my head

Proof the world has long suffered from a mental health crisis. www.cbc.ca/news/world/l... Economically the stock market is child's play. Drugs/alcohol are where the real money is.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Yes and prescriptions denying you access to processed and fast food. Hey that box of blueberries looks familiar doesn't it Nova Scotia?