Ray Smit

Don’t question God’s sense of humour

They say that anyone who questions God’s sense of humour has never met a duck-billed platypus.

Truth is its own reward

They say telling a lie is always its own worst punishment

If it ain’t fixed, don’t break it

Call me a Luddite if you like, but I simply detest change

Father knows best

Ancient television series brings back fond memories of childhood

Ray: New and improved for 2012!

Some New Year's resolutions just aren't meant to be followed - for long

Political opponents are not mortal enemies

The level of discourse within political parties could use a tune-up

I’ve always viewed falling back as something of a gift

Annual time change doesn't have to be intimidating

A mean Halloween shakes the Brothers Smit

Halloween no longer for me, but I'll still eat the candy bars

it ain’t over ’til it’s over; these guys just didn’t quit

Live every day to the fullest and never, never quit

Confessions of a stick in the mud

There, my deep dark secret is out in the open. But, in my defense, I come by it honestly. My father hated it too.

Sugar and spice and a father’s advice

Time goes by when you have young kids

Politics in Canada headed for a sea change

The political landscape could never be the same after May 2

Hang on, it’s going to be a rough ride

Election a horse race

What was that you were saying?

I wasn't listening.

Promises, promises in the federal election

Give the people what they want is the mantra

Silly season about to start again: Low expectations ahead

It seems a virtual certainty now that an election is upon us. Soon party insiders will be awaiting daily tracking polls the way I anticipate the hockey scores. They’ll also be planning, scheming and spinning the public looking for every possible vote. So what can we expect over the next five weeks?