Canada, As I See It

#51 - Terry Fox

I don't think the person this week, needs much, if any explanation.Terry Fox.
I think he had to be the first person of my generation that I remember who “made a mark”.
Sure, there were other “events” that created headlines, etc - but this was a person who chose to do something, and who caught the attention of millions of people, just so that he could help other people.
 
If you would like to learn more about Terry, and to contribute – please visit https://terryfox.org
Oh, and that number that I mentioned at the end of the podcast is now 1140.
 
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#50 - Numbers

Numbers.
Sometimes they just don't add up.
 
And sometimes they just weren't meant to – sometimes a number is just a number.
 
This week, I have a whole bucket-full for you to listen to me talk about.
 
In the right order, they could be winning lottery numbers!
You're welcome.
 
I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
 
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#49 - Orange Shirt Day

And now that we've been firmly back in Canada for a week, it was only right that the weariness that we gained on the trip, should now catch up to us. Join me this week, as I recuperate from a cold, for an “extra-low” voice edition of Canada, as I see it.
 
This week I'm looking at Orange Shirt Day, also known as the Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
I mention a couple of addresses in the pod.
 
If you'd like to learn more about Orange Shirt Day, please visit https://orangeshirtday.org
 
If you'd like to learn more about the Residential School System in Canada, please visithttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/residential-schools
 
I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
 
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#48 - Standard Time

On this first day of fall, the Autumnal Equinox, the day that the Sun crosses what we call the celestial equator, an imaginary extension of Earth's equator into space...I'm going to look at something that is man-made – something we use to help mark the smaller bits of our seasons, our months, our weeks...even our days...the concept known as Standard Time.
 
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#47 - Getting there, and learning on the way

As Robert Burns said, “The best laid plans of mice and men, often go awry.” He wrote that in 1785, but it could have as easily been written after watching us trying to get across the border a couple of weeks ago!
 
The trip to see my kids and grandkids and celebrate the wedding of one of my daughters was actually though a great success, and we had a wonderful time. While it was unfolding though, my son-in-law suggested making it into a podcast – so here it is Zach! The cheque for a writing credit is in the mail.
 
I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
 
Don't forget - tell someone about the podcast, and let them know to contact me at the address below.Let me know their name in an email to me, and if they contact me, I will mention both of you in a future podcast.
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#46 - Lawn sprinklers

We're a few weeks before the autumnal equinox, so I'm just getting this subject in before the horn sounds...lawn sprinklers.
 
It's also a special time for my family.
 
Join me as I fill you in on how we got those automatic lawn waterers, and what has changed in my life.I'm getting a little thin on voices to introduce the show. I could really use some help!
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#45 - The green ink used in printing US greenbacks

While going through the “Canadian points” that were on my t-shirt, I would occasionally come across ones that were DEFINITELY not Canadian. I'm sure that whoever created the shirt would just throw in some filler, thinking “hey, no one will notice”. Well, James noticed. I did write about them in my essays, but you really don't need me to talk about them as well! Today's subject is one that you would THINK wouldn't be Canadian, but go figure – this fact was legit! It is “The green ink used in printing US greenbacks”.
I'm getting a little thin on voices to introduce the show. I could really use some help!
If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast,send me a recording of you saying,“This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of Canada”.
 
I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
 
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#44 - The Automatic Foghorn

Fortunately, I keep my shows numbered, so I can keep track of them.
This week, show #44, is about The Automatic Foghorn.
Join me, as I talk about the low frequency sounds that help keep our ships safe.I'm getting a little thin on voices. I could really use some help!
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I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
 
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