Monthly Archives: January 2011

This past Sunday evening, Elizabeth Buhler, believed to have been Canada’s oldest living person, died in Manitoba at the age of 111. Another two weeks and she would have been 112. May she rest in peace. The National Post, in … Continue reading →

In Canada, one or our most important rights is to be able to leave our stuff to whomever we want. It is called “testamentary autonomy,” a testament being the old word for a will, and autonomy being the right to … Continue reading →

Another new year is upon us, already.  Wasn’t it just the other day we were anticipating the Olympic Winter Games of 2010?  The rapid passage of time leads to thoughts of the transience of life, and the inevitability of death.  … Continue reading →