The Fireside

This quick post is something I typically like to ask those who read. How do you like to read? What is your preferred format to get and read books in? - ebooks - hardbacks - 'trade' paperbacks - 'mass market' paperbacks. My least favourite is mass market. It's one of the reasons why I got an ereader.  So comment below, I'm curious what you all think.

On Friday, the Ontario premier was elected - the province is now governed by the Liberal Party. On Thursday, I headed to the polls and made a choice I wanted to make, and was free to make. But, I've got to say, it felt like I was bullied into voting. Yes, you read that right. Bullied. The thing is, Canada is a country in which we've earned our right to vote, to elect a person or party we would like to see come into power and lead our country, provinces and cities to what the person voting would like to see come of it. The ads for voting don't promote a candidate, they point and wag a nasty finger at 'the other guy' which I've never liked. They don't work for me, personally.  Same thing goes for if someone wins. Please. Keep your opinions to yourself, and don't go overboard.  If a party you strongly disagree with or strongly dislike wins, I doubt it will be "Hell." Things may not be pleasant, or the way you want them to turn ou...

    Earlier today, Beau's has posted that voting had begun on selecting which four beers will go into the 'Best of Beau's 2014' Mix Pack. To vote and see the eligible beers, go here: http://www.beaus.ca/vote     My ideal mix pack(s) would be:   "The Seasons of Beau's" Beaver River, Festivale, Night Marzen, Bogwater   "Best of feBREWary" Elmsmere's Regret, Mission Accomplished, Wag the Wolf, Collabbrewnaut   "Moumou's Selection" Bottle Imp, Opa's, Strong Patrick, Hogan's Goat   So be sure to vote if you have a favourite you'd like to see in the pack. If you're unable to get Beau's where you live, vote on one of my three 'fan-made' mix packs I listed above.   Cheers!