Over the last number of years, the Legislature has been very dysfunctional and in partisan gridlock.

Never forget that you're a member of your own community. Don't do something that you wouldn't like to see done.

Of course, Winnipeg is still in the mix. Everyone is around the same number (financially), so it's just about the best situation for me. Playing time is the thing.

I went in for a checkup, and when my doctor had me stand on the scale, even he was surprised. Seeing that number (which I'll take to the grave) was a turning point. I knew I needed to make a change. I cut out white flour and starches and worked with my doctor and a nutritionist to develop a plan.

Dysfunctional families have sired a number of pretty good actors.

This is a partisan process,