I'm sure others have experienced the difficulty of writing regularly on a blog when trying to work on a novel. It's difficult to spend limited time on the blog when the novel still needs work. Some of you may remember that I had two books on the Kobo site. I took them both down to …
The Woes of Politicians
It seems that our own boy wonder, Dustbin Truthless, Prime Ribber of Kanadoodle and brightest star in the Libelous Party's firmament, has waded into a vat of sticky goo just months prior to the general election. Indeed, the SNC Lavatory scandal has the potential of flushing Truthless out into the drainage fields. It seems ridiculous …
Enabling the Merchants of Death
These days down in 'Murica (Kanadoodle's great neighbor to the south), it seems that mass shootings have become the favorite past time for nutters. From schools to garlic festivals, it appears that there's no place immune from the terrors of these homicidal attackers. The overall scenario is always the same. The nutter enters a crowded …
Into Roberta
There are always a few like me, with a tenuous grasp on the unique aspects of each of Kanadoodle's provinces. Those wondering why my blog has been inactive for a few days need look no further than the fact that I have been visiting Roberta, the province that shares a long border with Blunder Country. …
It’s the Economy, Stupid!
Yes, whenever I consider the economy I feel stupid. There's not a lot of economic theory that makes any sense to me. There are many that argue on the positive side of immigration, for instance, for economic reasons. The rationale seems to be that ever increasing population is good for the economy. They say our …
Valuing Books Pt 2
In my last blog I outlined the obvious when it came to the valuation of 'collectable' books. Scarcity, demand and condition are the three mainstays in how much a book will cost the collector. I also encouraged anyone who wants to collect 'first editions' to do some careful research before purchasing. Part of the research …
Valuing Books
Whether you're looking for inspiration, entertainment, knowledge or a collectable object, books have had the ability to gratify our desires since the days when monks illuminated manuscripts. So when it comes to collecting books, how does one put a value on any given book? This is an easier task for the publishers of new books …
Wasn’t That A Party?
For those that read my last blog, you might mistakenly infer from the title that this is about the celebrations of Kanadoodle's birthday last July 1st. However, the average citizen remembers Kanadoodle celebrations up until the next day when they go back to work. This bit is honoring the fest that was held a few …
It’s Kanadoodle Day!
Break out the frozen yogurt and your red-blooded maple leaf! Every year the citizens of Kanadoodle gather quietly in clusters, wearing their distinctive leaves in a typical understated show of public pride. The days when there was fierce debate raging about which symbol was going to represent Kanadoodle are long gone. I, for one, am …
My Favorite Children’s Books, Part 3 – The Beginner Books
Imagine it's 1957. Random Huse has released 'The Cat in the Hat', written by one of their most prominent writers, Theodore Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. The publishing company is agog at the success of 'The Cat', printing 12,000 copies every month to meet the demand after its launch. Sales of two or three thousand copies …
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Richard's Left Bank 