WRIGHTS LANE

I believe: “The writing of the Bible was conditioned by the language, thought and setting of its time. The Bible must be read in its histori...

I find it difficult to have anything resembling a real conversation with younger people today...Two or three-word utterances at best.  Equa...

Anyone who has followed my "Dresden: Father and Son Turn Back the Clock" musings may be interested in checking out recent changes ...

S he lived on an island which, over time, had been formed between two rivers. This island was named “Safety” because it provided sanctuary f...

L etter writing is truly a lost art -- a vintage skill, if you will. The flow of the pen gracefully etching out your thoughts to someone… ...

A ugust is a significant month for fans of Elvis Presley. In August, 1953, a young man nervously entered the office of Sun Records in Memphi...

I frequently incorporate a "dash" in things that I write...While dashes are almost never required by the laws of grammar and punc...

I f you are reading this and you are 15-20 years younger than me, there is a possibility that you are someone who is committed to a healthy,...

I t has been said that the most basic concept of economics is want vs. need.  Just to be clear:  A need is something you have to have ...

I enjoy people who can tell a good story, particularly if the tale is about a subject I am not all that familiar with or on an aspect of li...

W riting in the Quora Digest to which I subscribe, William La Chenal poses an interesting question: "Is there any difference between 4...

L ook at the cute little old lady in this photo as stars arrive for a movie premier. While others rush to post photos, she was able to soak...

The last time I told the following story in a social media forum it generated considerable reaction.  I re-visit it this week for the edific...

I find this to be an interesting and fascinating undertaking.  Couldn't resist the impulse to share it with readers of Wright Lane.  I...

S askatchewan sports fans have a new home-grown hero to cheer for and not before it was deserved. After toiling in the minor leagues of prof...

REFLECTIONS: ANOTHER "DOOR" TO THE PAST MY FAMILY HOME in Dresden from a water colour painting done by me (1998).  Note t...

I have written before about my penchant for engaging strangers and distant acquaintances in conversation.  I especially delight in favorabl...

S ometimes it is the small things in life that do your heart the most good. I was working in my front terrace the other evening when t...

Casey Chaplin is married to my granddaughter Alyssa. They are newly-weds and currently live in Brampton, ON. Casey displays a uniquely ...