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Sarah Mills: There is a lesson in the adage that life is too short

By CKOM News May 12, 2026 | 7:55 AM

Sarah Mills says a documentary about the multitalented Martin Short, who has endured enough loss in his life to dampen that good humour, is teaching us that there is joy to be found, even in sadness.

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Mon., May 11: From paper routes to lifeguarding at the local pool, Sarah Mills says there are plenty of summer jobs that we have all done that have us pining for a time long gone.

Fri., May 8: Three block of two lanes of traffic merging one by one, with everyone inching forward. It was the zipper merge in action, until a driver second-guessed themselves. Sarah Mills says it was not to be.

Thurs., May 7: Sarah Mills says Betty Nippi-Albright’s departure from the Sask. NDP has not forced a byelection, nor has she sought deals from another party. She is letting voters decide in 2028, which is the right thing to do.

Wed., May 6: The fundraiser for New York’s Metropolitan Museum may be all theatrics, but Sarah Mills says at its heart is interpretation and beauty and in some cases a wonderful showcase of fashion and costumes.

Tues., May 5: Sarah Mills says photo radar tickets that come from Calgary months after the offence is not going to teach anyone a lesson, as it’s nothing more than a costly inconvenience.