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I foolishly took on this six-week challenge offered at the gym, of which I am a regular member, and a less than regular participant.

Pretty well everyone has been to, or been forced into a theatre at one time or another. And often times there is some dork in that theatre that does something highly annoying, interruptive and distracting. And often times, that dork is Yours Truly.

What will Red Deer look like under new management in the future? As I write this in the week of the election, I am filled with the questions about such things as: how will the City council look at and deal with the street population as the city continues to grow and will they adopt the same policies as before or try to be more progressive in their adaptation to a given situation?

As the due date for the Legal Weed Scourge draws to a close, it has been interesting to watch the federal and provincial governments staking their claims as to the millions of dollars to be made. In my mind’s eye, I see them all standing with eager anticipation at the starting gate to see who will be the first to get hold of the riches.

The Red Deer Food Bank received a hefty food donation this past weekend after the busy Thanksgiving season.

The first winter storm of the season was relentless in its fury, battering the fragile loveliness of my sweet peas, once standing tall and stately against a white picket fence, into a state of bedraggled humility.

“We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.”

Who would have thought that public bathrooms can cause your ears to explode? Ok, so maybe it’s just Men’s washrooms that are so dangerous, I’m not really sure on account of I haven’t gone into a “Ladies” on purpose lately. But I have noticed a disturbing trend in most male biffies in restaurants, airports and other public places where nature calls.

This familiar Hank Williams song came to mind the other day when a speaker mentioned the fact that so many folks are ever so alone. Even in a building or a room full of people, a person can still feel totally alone, in spite of many interactions such as discussions, work and other activities.

With apologies to political scientists everywhere, and in my opinion, the role of government at any level can be categorized into two general themes: safety and quality of life. In other words, how can government keep its citizens safe, and how can it improve the quality of their lives?