Paddle to the Sea
One of my favourite videos from the National Film Board is Paddle to the Sea, I remember seeing it so many times at school.
One of my favourite videos from the National Film Board is Paddle to the Sea, I remember seeing it so many times at school.
In the spring of 2009, with headlines dominated by the Swine Flu outbreak, this post offers a humorous and reflective take on global panic, economic uncertainty, and the surreal feeling of “when pigs fly.” Through a blend of current events and money musings, it captures a moment when fear of contagion collided with fiscal anxiety. Part personal diary, part financial observation, it’s a reminder of how world events—from pandemics to pork markets—can ripple through our financial lives.
Keywords: Swine Flu, H1N1, pandemic, economic reaction, financial news 2009, pig flu, market fear, Friday reflection, flying pigs
It’s Tax Day in Canada—and if you’re still scrambling to file, you’re not alone. This quick post from 2009 serves as both a gentle reminder and a humorous nudge to wrap things up before midnight. Whether you’re waiting on slips, finding your forms, or cursing your calculator, Tax Day is a perfect reflection of our procrastination and financial rituals. The key takeaway? Don’t forget to file—and maybe next year, start just a little earlier.
Keywords: Tax Day, taxes due, Canadian tax deadline, CRA filing, income tax reminder, tax procrastination, April 30 deadline
EI Claims for March 2009 were up, which was not surprising given we were in the middle of the Debt Implosion starting in 2008.
Nothing like a pendemic to get your collective thoughts going eh? Back in 2009 we thought we had a bad one, little did we know. Let us hope another COVID does not erupt any time soon.