What About The Fans?
Have professional athletes lost their perspective? On November 20th 2014 the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey players decided to forego their traditional post game salute to fans and just exited the ice. … Continue Reading →
Ever Heard Of The Carthaginians?
What can the USA learn from a civilization that was a Superpower almost 3000 years ago? As Canadians we may or may not like our neighbors to the south, but … Continue Reading →
Run Jane Run
Run Jane run, don’t look back There’s nothing there… you want to see Run Jane run, as fast as you can Run Jane run… run to me I know he’s … Continue Reading →
The Forbidden Garden
Hey little girl Tell me what’s on your mind? Hey little girl What were you hoping to find? Speak to me little girl No need to be shy Tell me … Continue Reading →
Santino
There’s an old man trying out his new bike He’s as proud as he can be Two shiny baskets One on the front One on the back Looks to be … Continue Reading →
Angels
You know it’s been said There’s an angel born every day Many live among us Watching over those in need It’s been said there are some Who don’t even know … Continue Reading →
Damaged
Down at Spencer Park A perfect Saturday Country and Blues festival The last band began to play A hundred conversations As the band began to sing All I was thinking … Continue Reading →
Empty Jar
Dreamt I was in a candy store And way up on a shelf Was a series of jars unlike the others With a sign saying “help yourself” One jar was … Continue Reading →
Zadkiel’s Creed
Zadkiel’s wings Spread miles apart Three lonesome spirits Searching for a new start Ignoring the past He looked at each heart … A tear ran down his face Three lost … Continue Reading →
Are Racial Tensions in The US as Simple as Black And White?
As I watch the racial tensions in the USA between their law enforcement agencies and black communities, I can only wonder if there will ever be a solution. Not that … Continue Reading →
The Man Who Lived Underground
This story was written by a friend of mine who served with the US Army and participated in the Vietnam War. He seldom talks about his experiences, and for the … Continue Reading →
Is Being Honest Political Suicide?
Is honesty really what voters want to hear? A federal election is a little less than a year away for Canadians and two years away for our American neighbours. As … Continue Reading →
Canopy Of Roses
Thank you all for coming My God there are so many It’s comforting my loved ones Are in such company It’s great to see everyone Some I haven’t seen for … Continue Reading →
The Guest
Introduced one Christmas Eve A guest everyone anticipated An entrance that lit up the room The gathering was elated Only wearing the finest labels Smooth and rich with taste Many … Continue Reading →
Enough Already…. We’re Sorry
At what point does “why” our kids are struggling become irrelevant? When I originally asked my son to write this article from his perspective as a frustrated university grad, he … Continue Reading →
Why The Attraction To ISIS?
Are we as a free world, pushing our youth into idealism? The thought of our youth contemplating joining ISIS is enough to send a chill up any parent’s spine. We … Continue Reading →
Should A Psychopath Ever Be Free?
How Luka Magnotta’s defense team is trying to justify a murderer’s actions: As the Luka Magnotta trial continues, it brings to light the burden and costs our justice system endures … Continue Reading →
What If Trudeau Was Ugly?
Justin Trudeau has a legitimate chance of being Canada’s next Prime Minister, but is he really the right choice? It’s that time again: Once again we find ourselves contemplating which … Continue Reading →
My Humble Journey
A lot has changed over the past few years, not only for me personally, but for the world as a whole. As I get older I find myself asking “why” … Continue Reading →
Welcome To My Blog
Don’s Opinion is a site that expresses a few thoughts, opinions, and concerns, from the perspective of an average Canadian watching his world change in front of him. And I’m … Continue Reading →