Chiac, Surzhyk, and how New Brunswick Acadians actually say “Moose”
Language is a fascinating aspect of human existence. It evolves – sometimes in ways many of us wish it didn’t – and changes in response to its surroundings.
Other essays: Posts on various topics readers may find interesting or amusing
My American cousin: Walking in the shoes of another
We Canadians are often smug when it comes to how Americans see the world and their role in it...
Politics in decline: Stoop as low as you want, as long as you have a “good reason”
As the snake said when he eventually sank his fangs into the woman who had befriended him, “You knew what I was when you took me in.”
Life in Ireland: Observations by a Canadian visitor
Last week, Michele and I had the great good fortune of visiting the republic of Ireland for the first time....In no particular order (and sometimes with tongue in cheek), here are some of the things I noticed in our travels.
