Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge. Jan Johnston – The three r’s

I have mixed emotions about the whole thing. City Hall’s loss is hopefully Jan Johnston’s gain. Either way a fabulous human being has retired and...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Finding ‘Smile-able’ Survival Tactics until Spring

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge Finding ‘Smile-able’ Survival Tactics until Spring Not sure about you but I am definitely ready for spring. For the past few days I...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Music makes the world go on

Even groundhogs are having a rough time handling this Covid-19 situation. It’s almost like one cannot count on anything in these odd times. In...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Put on a mask or stay home.

There is a light in the tunnel now.  For some it's merely a flicker, for others it's akin to a sun-lamp or grow light....

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – 2021 NHL Predictions

If you are not a hockey fan then toss this week's column in the trash now. In our upside down world where nothing is like...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Beware of the monster within

Beware of the monster within HodgePodge By Charlie Hodge Perhaps Donald Trump should have had his infamous "big beautiful wall" built around himself rather than along...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Sometimes there is just stubborn and stupid

People don't have to be stupid to be stubborn, however it's fairly common to see the two walking hand in hand. Certainly there are...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Pick the Name to Blame

The B.C. version of Pick the Name to Blame is now complete and it is (not shockingly) the same name as before. However  this...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Election Games

Ironically in the Hodge House Tez ranks number one as political junkie. In general I lack enthusiasm or faith in federal or provincial politics...

Science Matters – Humility, caring and wisdom make a better future possible

Science Matters - Humility, caring and wisdom make a better future possible For many, the pandemic has renewed our innate appreciation for and connection to...