Columns

Since I was a little girl, with a generous mother and grandmother who shared their love of live theatre, I cherish experiences that allow me to reconnect with that sense of wonder and inspiration

They say in life you will come across people who are put in your path to teach you something about yourself. 

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

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

Welcome to the sexiest month of the entire calendar year. Yes, that’s right, July has that distinction. Why? Because I said so, silly. Look it up. Surely, somewhere on the internet this can be verified, because everything on the internet is true. Or, you can just believe me because I cannot lie. I

Though my maiden name is linked to a famous accounting firm and an international financial institution, I did not inherit the financial smarts nor the financial rewards associated with the name.

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

It goes without saying that Mother Nature has been cranky this spring, but it only goes to prove that my instincts as a newbie gardener were deeply rooted in faith. 

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

With Father’s Day approaching, I’ve been thinking a great deal about the fathers in my life. 

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

Commitment to humanity

My car is not fancy. 

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

It was my fault.