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Canada, As I See It

Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Germinating from my journals written over the last few years - this is my view of Canada. AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca

society & culture personal journals

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09:32

#49 - Orange Shirt Day

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/09/29

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

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11:13

#48 - Standard Time

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/09/22

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. 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

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11:21

#47 - Getting there, and learning on the way

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/09/15

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

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08:14

#46 - Lawn sprinklers

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/09/08

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! 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

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09:39

#45 - The green ink used in printing US greenbacks

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/09/01

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

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08:21

#44 - The Automatic Foghorn

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/08/25

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! 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

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08:03

#43 - First past the post

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/08/18

Sometimes, it's not a matter of just being the first person to do something, you have to TELL them that you are, and be able to prove it. I have a couple of stories to tell – and they're both about being the first. Canadians aren't necessarily the pushiest about “being number 1” - but we do make sure that can back it up.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

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09:45

#42 - East Coast Rules!

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/08/11

Last week it was Ontario. This week I'm moving eastward! Join me as I take a look at a couple of subjects brought to you by a couple of people from Canada's east coast. Remember a couple of weeks ago, when I said I had a new voice? This week, it's here. I am getting a little thin on voices. 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

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15:36

#41 - Ontario

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/08/04

Happy Simcoe Day Weekend!Simcoe Day is all about Ontario, and so it makes sense that Ontario should be the subject matter of the podcast. I have spoken about the province I live in before, but it was thanks to a request that I received from a listener that I expand on what I said, and it is this person who introduces the show. It's a busy day today and tomorrow here in Toronto – if you can handle the heat and humidity, why not get out and enjoy some of the festivities! Here is Ontario

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10:15

#40 - Washing machines

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/07/28

WOW.Things are moving. This week saw a 500% increase in my weekly downloads. I'm seeing people listen in countries all over the world – and it's really exciting. I've got a couple of subjects that couldn't be more different. The one that gave the title to this week's podcast came from an essay I wrote back in August of 2020. I also got another voice for the introduction. You'll hear it in a couple of weeks – and I'll let you know when it's this one's turn! I'd like to know how you're

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13:59

#39 - First Nations history in Ontario

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/07/21

Moving on up, and out in the world! Today, I am expanding on a subject that I spoke about a few weeks ago – AND it is due to someone who asked me about it from halfway around the world! This week, I look at the history of the First Nations people in the land we call Ontario. And of course, this opens up a library of books – quite literally. Please check out the links below to begin your journey. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/first-nations-in-ontario

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08:08

#38 - McIntosh apples

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/07/14

I have a couple of important points to touch on this week.One is the obvious – it's in the title. The other is concerning the person introducing the show this week. Andrew Dundas is fighting a life battle with ALS – it is a disease that progressively paralyzes people because the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body. He is looking to raise money and awareness to fight this. He has embarked on a “Virtual Mobility Challenge”. You can learn more about what he is doing

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12:48

#37 - Weather, history and Christmas in July

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/07/07

Weather, history and Christmas in July.(And yayyy, it looks like there will not be a problem uploading from the cottage!) Welcome to what purports to be summer in Canada. We have our days – it gets up to 30C – and MAY hit 40C (without the heat index!) But there are also those unsettled days where we can have sweater weather, umbrella weather, and Mother Nature's fireworks. Lots of exciting news this week. Join me, as I get into just the surface of it. I'd like to know how you're listening to

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10:28

#36 - Canada Day!

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/06/30

Canada Day! Listen to me tell the story about how this podcast got started. 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

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12:07

#35 - Totem poles and land acknowledgement

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/06/23

This week is a little different.Usually, my main subject makes up the bulk of the podcast, but for this episode, my tangent becomes the body. Both are equally important – both are there to educate and both are there to tell stories. 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

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05:41

#34 - Donald Sutherland

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/06/21

Tonight, I take a look at the life of Donald Sutherland, who passed away today, June 20, 2024. 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

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11:31

#33 - Milk in bags

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/06/16

Looking at Milk in bags today. I didn't put it there – that's just how we purchase our consumable moo juice up here in Canada. This is taken from an essay that I wrote about, back in August of 2020. Spoiler alert: we got our strawberries! 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 –

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11:58

#32 - Michael J. Fox

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/06/09

Today, I go back to the roots of what inspired me to do these podcasts.I'm taking a look at one of the people on my “Canada facts t-shirt”. Today also happens to be this person's birthday! Join me as I delve into the life of Michael J. Fox 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 –

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15:51

#31 - Tangential Meditation

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/06/02

It is no secret that I speak, travelling from one tangent to another.I will often lose track of my own thoughts, because I've caught myself on a tangent. It's like going into a room, and forgetting why you are there. Welcome to my mind! Interestingly though, it doesn't really frustrate me – I just ride it like a wave – and this week, I ended up on a great memory. This week, I begin talking about a World War I battle and strategies, go through a remembrance, a haircut, a movie and end up thinking

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17:02

#30 - Tim Hortons

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/05/26

This week, it's Tim Hortons. It can mean several things, depending on where you are in time and space. Also, something to check out this week, if you're looking for something to do. And, if you have a topic idea, or a question you would like to ask me. I encourage you to send them to me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – 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 -

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