Introducing Dinner Table Don'ts 2.0
Notes on Current Affairs, Politics, Philosophy, Religion, Drugs and Sex
Dinner Table Don’ts is a curation of News, Commentary and Analysis from Peter Thurley. Named after his first blog started while in university, Dinner Table Don’ts is about all the topics you were told to keep away from the dinner table. To get this newsletter in your email today, sign up now.
Every day I learn new things, and I love to share this knowledge with others through reading, writing and political commentary. I have been repeatedly told how much people appreciate my Facebook posts. This continues to baffle me, but every time there is a lull in my output, people ask me when I'll get back to it again. I've also been told that it's good to give the people what they want. ;)
I’ve had do the hard work of sorting through good information and bad, to try and figure out what works and what doesn't.
Like many chronically ill patients working their way through a new diagnosis and a permanent disability, I've had to learn by trial and error. I've had to do the hard work of sorting through good information and bad, to try and figure out what works and what doesn't. While I have been unable to return to full time employment, my work as a freelance writer and consultant has been featured in national publications like the National Post, the Ottawa Citizen, Postmedia's The Growth Op, CBC Opinion Online and the Waterloo Region Record. My cannabis commentary is also frequently featured on 570 News and CTV Kitchener.
My social, economic and political commentary on Facebook and Twitter, has also been well-received; I find myself hearing from many how valuable they find my contributions, particularly posts relating to Current Affairs, Politics, Philosophy, Religion, Drugs and Sex. So, I thought I’d take this show on the road.
Dinner Table Don’ts is a curation of News, Commentary and Analysis from Peter Thurley.
While the content will grow over time, I intend to start with an almost bi-weekly newsletter, with wide-ranging content that could include things like:
Top 5 Canadian News Stories of the Week
Top 5 International News Stories of the week
Podcast Reviews
A Curated Glimpse of my Pocket Reading List
Long Form Article of the Week
Early Drafts of future Publications
Monthly Music Features
All FREE subscribers have access to Dinner Table Digests and to any past content that has been pulled from behind what I’m calling Peter’s Support (Pay)Wall.
Content behind Peter’s Support (Pay)Wall will include Special Edition Digests, original essays like my recent observations on Cancel Culture, and acerbic social commentary. Substack also has the option of publishing smaller tidbits in a one-off manner, so there will likely be the occasional joke or two in the mix. If there is interest, I may also create video content.
What I do know is that I am grateful for your support, and your eyeballs; I look forward to producing interesting and engaging content in the future. I would be especially honoured if you would consider donating $5 per month so that I can continue to create more excellent work in the future. If you would like to donate $3.50 or $8/mth, you can do so at my Patreon page. And, of course, if you have any ideas about what you would like to see among the special content, I am all ears!
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Peter Thurley grew up on the west coast of Canada in the town of Abbotsford, B.C. Leaving the natural beauty of British Columbia for southwestern Ontario charm, Peter obtained his M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Waterloo in 2008. That same year Peter married his wife Shandi, and they now live together in Kitchener, ON with their lovable cats Miss Greyjoy Kush and Mr. Stark Haze and a Bearded Dragon named Poochie.