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About the author
CKirkby
- earned degrees in language / literature and law (but is not currently a lawyer or a journalist);
- worked for over a decade on Parliament Hill;
- misses writing; and
- appreciates thoughtful comments, en anglais ou en français. (Email addresses are not published.)
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Author Archives: CKirkby
Langue
Je le trouve beaucoup plus facile d’écrire en anglais, mais évidemment il y a question de pratique. Continue reading
A financial post
I feel like sharing a couple articles today, both quite focused on the economy. Continue reading
A profile of Auchtorok, who is DJing tonight at Ten Toes on Somerset
Local artist and musician Auchtorok was trying to think of a romantic installation he could do for Valentine’s Day. Continue reading
Far from pharmacare
The new federal pharmacare bill has been posted.
I was curious to see how far left the NDP had managed to push the Liberals, and to guess how long it might plausibly be before Canadians start getting even contraception and insulin paid for, much less any other drugs required to live a happy and health life. Continue reading
Covid-19 in 2024
I still wear a mask when I go to the mall or take the bus. Continue reading
Upcoming: profile(s?)
I’m working on a profile of a friend who is doing some cool shit that I think more people should learn about. Continue reading
Posted in Projects
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Bragging about times when I Did Good / Gave Heck
Today I am reminiscing on some minor successes as I think about what I want to do with my time, which is finite. Continue reading
“Mischief”
Good article from Emily Leedham at PressProgress: “Ottawa Police Using ‘Intimidation Tactics’ Against Striking Workers, Canada’s Biggest Federal Public Sector Union Says” (15 Feb 2024). Continue reading
Proposed norm: commute time = work time
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about norms in the employer-employee relationship. Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Employment
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“Professional”
I made this website for “professional” posts, but one of the problems I’ve encountered is how “professional” in practice means “not actually human.” Continue reading →