Errare humanum est [To err is human]. – Anonymous: Latin For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human. – Plutarch (46-120 C.E.) I presume you’re mortal, and may err. – James Shirley (1596-1666) To err is human, to forgive divine. – Alexander Pope (1688-1744) Then… Continue Reading
In today’s opening essay for Q, the CBC radio show, host Jian Ghomeshi remembered Roger Ebert and the interview he conducted with the famed film critic a year ago. Jian described how concerned he’d felt about his ability to connect with Mr. Ebert in the studio given the latter’s health challenges. “I needn’t have,”… Continue Reading
In 2010, I was accepted into the Graduate Liberal Studies (GLS) program at Simon Fraser University (SFU). Going back to school, part-time, was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. In addition to reentering the world of study and immersing myself again in the humanities, my status as a Masters student allowed me to apply… Continue Reading
I had lunch with friends recently. Our conversation turned to favourite movies and I mentioned Truly, Madly, Deeply starring Juliet Stevenson and Alan Rickman. I also said how tough it was to track down a copy to play at home. The DVD had been discontinued and anything I’d found online was expensive. Later that day… Continue Reading
Math was not my favourite subject in high school, but I was proficient with the material presented. Decades later a modicum of what I learned is hardwired for my general use, but don’t ask me to explain an advanced concept and please save me from anything that has to do with calculating probabilities. One formula… Continue Reading