Category Archives: My Writings

The Adventures of WestJet Flight 1833

Posted on August 19, 2013 by jameswhoddinott

Travelling is always an adventure. Whether we travel by car, air or are one of those brave souls that take the ultimate adventures by bike, hiking or boat the unexpected can happen. We often don’t plan for a flat tire, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Canada

Posted on July 2, 2013 by jameswhoddinott

Happy 146th Birthday Canada. It was a great day to live in the downtown. No need to park your car and you could enjoy the events from the Living Flag. That is me in the far right corner. Being at … Continue reading →

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Making a Difference for Youth

Posted on June 16, 2013 by jameswhoddinott

Last Sunday I had the opportunity to attend The Rachel Browne Theatre and watch a contemporary dance performance that was created and performed by a couple of students from Knowles Centre.  This production under the direction of Nina Patel founder … Continue reading →

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Where do Retired Teachers Go?

Posted on June 9, 2013 by jameswhoddinott

If you have never taken in First Fridays in the Exchange you are missing not only a celebration of the Arts in Winnipeg, but a celebration of all that is great in ‘The Exchange District”, from the restaurants to the great … Continue reading →

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Where Danger Lurks

Posted on May 25, 2013 by jameswhoddinott

I want to congratulate the Winnipeg Free Press for taking a stand that when we speak of “Free Speech’ that doesn’t mean we can say whatever we want. Use of Social Media and the Internet should also be held to … Continue reading →

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When Eagles Dare to Fly

Posted on May 16, 2013 by jameswhoddinott

My first novel was published almost four years ago. I picked it up and read it tonight. I am not sure every writer feels like I do when I read things that I have written. Sometimes it just doesnt seem … Continue reading →

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