Tag Archives: politics

Does power inevitably corrupt? Really?

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Jane Fritz

“It’s said that ‘power corrupts’, but actually it’s more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power. When they do act, they think of it as service, which has limits. The tyrant, … Continue reading →

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Social Justice Saturday: introducing a new Robby Robin series

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Jane Fritz

As has been analyzed in blog after blog and media opinion piece after media opinion piece, the global pandemic in which we find ourselves has, along with many hardships and horrifying numbers of deaths, shone a badly needed light on … Continue reading →

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No Judgement: A tribute to my gym and beyond

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Jane Fritz

There’s a big sign on the main wall of my gym that reminds everyone of one of its main principles, aka core values: No Judgement. [Yes, in the U.S. that would be spelled Judgment!] Clearly, the message is that we … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Canada Not Sorry – The Out and Abouter

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Jane Fritz

The Out and Abouter, my favourite satirist, may have moved to the UK, but his heart is still in Canada, celebrating the Toronto Raptors’ magical winning of the NBA Championship! As he says, “No, we’re not sorry!” CHURONNO – As … Continue reading →

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Monday, May 27, 2019 – Jesus Christ versus Donald Trump

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Jane Fritz

Originally posted on Aging Capriciously:
Why do I get these crazy writing ideas when I am running?  I get some of what I consider my best ideas while I am out jogging.  Sometimes, my brain solves problems when I am…

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International Women’s Day and Politics

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Jane Fritz

Happy International Women’s Day, everyone. This is the day of the year set aside to contemplate the contributions one half of our populations make to society, especially considering how far we’ve come and how far we have to go. Progress … Continue reading →

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The joy of being a woman in her 70s – or joy at any age

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Jane Fritz

This past January saw a spate of articles in the New York Times on older women. It started with Jessica Bennett’s article “I am (an older) woman – hear me roar”, followed closely by Mary Pipher’s “The joy of being … Continue reading →

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And the folly of governments keeps on marching along

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Jane Fritz

In perusing our overflowing bookshelves for something to read last weekend, I happened to pull out Barbara Tuchman’s The March of Folly, an old goldie from 1984. Oh my goodness, talk about the old saying, “History has a tendency to … Continue reading →

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