Singing the praises of Tachinid Flies and their important role in the quilt of nature.
Entries from February 2025
Nature as a Quilt: Tiny, Bristly Tachinid Flies
February 22nd, 2025 4 Comments
Tags: metaphor · Michae Robert Dyet · Nature · parasitoid · Tachinid Flies
Trump: Hoisted on his Own Petard
February 15th, 2025 Comments Off on Trump: Hoisted on his Own Petard
The wisdom of Shakespeare tells us that Donald Trump will ultimately be blown up by his own hubris.
Tags: Donald Trump · fortunately unfortunately · Hamlet · hoisted on his own petard · metaphor · Shakespeare
Grading the Election Campaign Slogans
February 8th, 2025 1 Comment
Grading the Ontario 2025 provincial election campaign slogans – what they do right and where they miss the mark – and awarding a narrow victory.
Tags: Bonnie Crombie · Doug Ford · Marit Stiles · metaphor · Michae Robert Dyet · Mike Schreiner · Ontario provincial election · slogans
The Shattered Mirror Reset
February 1st, 2025 Comments Off on The Shattered Mirror Reset
Preparing for the period of chaos that lies ahead as the reset button is hit.
Tags: Donald Trump · Justin Trudeau · metaphor · Michael Robert Dyet · Pierre Poilievre · shattered mirror · tariffs