From Push-Mower to Pushback: Thoughts on Alberta, Confederation, and the Right to Leave

After a long day of mowing the lawn, by hand, of course (despite owning a ride-on, I was trained young that real mowing means walking it out), I found myself reflecting on two things. First, the Edmonton Oilers are going to win the Stanley Cup. Book it. And second, and more seriously: the growing chorusContinue reading “From Push-Mower to Pushback: Thoughts on Alberta, Confederation, and the Right to Leave”

Canada: The Land of Other People’s Problems

During the U.S. election cycle, I noticed something peculiar—Canadians who passionately pick sides. Now, I don’t mean having an opinion; everyone has an opinion. I mean the full-on “Canadians for Trump!” crowd. What? You know what makes just as much sense? The folks who get upset about Canadians for Trump. Neither side can vote, yetContinue reading “Canada: The Land of Other People’s Problems”