WOW.

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 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 [email protected] – 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 was a super celebrity!”

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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

https://chiefs-of-ontario.org/firstnations/

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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.

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 [email protected] – 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 was a super celebrity!”

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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 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 [email protected] – 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 was a super celebrity!”

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Canada Day!

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

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This week is a little different.

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

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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!

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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!

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 [email protected] – 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 was a super celebrity!”

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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'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 [email protected] – 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 was a super celebrity!”

Don't forget - tell someone about the podcast, and let them know to contact me at the address below.

If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast,

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