I spoke with my friend, farmer Jeff Wilson yesterday.

We were in the trenches together as genetically engineered foods were introduced in Canada in the late 1990s, along with other folks.

Jeff also was a stalwart for on-farm food safety for fresh produce, long before it was fashionable.

He was also a pain in the ass.

But most people are.

Now I’m watching Amy and Ben go through promotion and tenure, and glad I’m not playing that game anymore, but enthusiastic for their ideas and ideals.

I’m going to the rink tomorrow.