The Distortion of a Dream – The Corruption of a Continent I know, this sounds way-over-the-top dramatic. But it’s under-the-radar true! So, what’s the big deal about North America? Why do I seem to disclaim the character of Canada? Well, I am certainly NOT making such a disclaimer. The land of Canada – like the lands of Earth everywhere – is intrinsically beautiful, majestic, impressive, awe-inspiring, breathtaking and – also like the lands everywhere – they are HOME – to all of us. Every particle of our Earth is our living, breathing, energetic life-source in so many ways. She is us – and we are her – no matter which…

The Shape of Probable Futures Still to Come I remember that pivotal day so well. It was hot, and there wasn’t a breath of air. Not even a tiny breeze; just a stillness as I prepared for every point, considering how I would hit the ball and how I must be ready for the sudden return, probably at my feet as I ran towards the net each time. I had, and as some would say, quite miraculously, defeated so many great players before reaching the final. I had had so many titanic matches of stress and strained sinews, breath-taking exertions, lung-busting stretches and more dives towards the ground than I…

Friday, May 2nd, 2025 One of my Quickest Opponents It was past 80 degrees and there wasn’t a breath of air. The court was baking and I was cooked, but I still had a few rounds left in my bandolero. I lined up my serve, knowing that I had not yet unleashed the true power I knew I had at my disposal. My opponent was fast and hadn’t missed a shot that I had made, and he seemed unphased by my skills and spins. But he WAS panting heavily now, and I knew I had him if I could just hit the sideline with my American-Twist serve and follow it…