Columns

The day before the first snow fall, I had my winter tires put on my car by trusted professionals.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

I am one of the lucky ones with neighbours, friends, acquaintances, and family that care about me.

One month until Christmas. That time is going to fly by in the hyper holiday hurry of planning, shopping, decorating and hosting.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Is it my imagination or are people getting better and better at blaming others when things go…

I keep a running list of things I need to do – chores that I’ll get to eventually, at some point, when I have free time. Ha, ha. Free time. That’s funny.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

I live in a neighbourhood where the people are friendly enough to wave a greeting across the street…

Spontaneous moments are my favourite, especially when they change the course of your day. I had a…

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

It has become somewhat of a popular avocation to comment on the immense wealth of fabulously…

Driving to work on Nov. 1, the sky was grey, a quilt of clouds that stretched out across the…

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Another wedding anniversary passed and in many ways, this one was like others in our past: ridiculous. I spent the entire weekend in our queen-sized bed, tossing about in the sheets. It was exhausting, sweaty and amazing.