The Root of it All

[ Photo by Carol Martin, SooToday.com ] New Sault Area Hospital Opens The new Sault Area Hospital officially opens, today.

To read some of the comments in the News Response Forum one might get the impression that the Sault is a dangerous place to live. Reports of robberies, assaults, and murders appear to have many people concerned.

It’s been one of those weeks, where I’ve gone from being too busy to work on a new column to having the time but experiencing “writer’s block.” I’ve had a few ideas, but haven’t really been able to flesh them out into a full column.

Earlier this month – on 2 February, to be exact – the annual ritual of consulting with various prognosticating rodents (Groundhogs) was celebrated. Across North America the consensus was that we are in for an early spring.

...we now celebrate Valentine's Day.

…except change.” – Heraclitus (Ancient Greek Philosopher) “ It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present.

This past week 10-digit dialling for local calls was introduced within the 705 area code. Some are understandably upset by this.

Sir Robert Peel, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is credited with the establishment of the concept of the modern police force . In 1829 Peel established the Metropolitan Police Force for London, based at Scotland Yard .

Well, after a break for the Christmas Holidays, I head back out on the road, again, to teach driving.

Looking Ahead Well, the New Year is upon us. I have written before about this artificial and arbitrary milestone, a date which has become carved in stone for the world of commerce, but which many cultures ignore in favour of their own “New Year’s”.