There are not many moments of solace for a mother on vacation with her children. Who am I kidding?…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Goin to Jackson
As I look back on one of the best summers ever, there is a memory that will stay with my family for…
Flipping my lid
Oh plastic container lid, where art thou? Why do you mock me so early on a Tuesday morning? Take…
Hug my mug
There are some things a married couple should not share. For instance, you should not share a…
Something’s Fishy
I cannot be trusted. Yes, this Daddy’s Girl has now committed the ultimate offence. Left to…
Rink rat
When I tell people I am married to a Carpenter, I often hear how lucky I am to be with a spouse who…
Gratitude
As Thanksgiving weekend approaches, I got to thinking about what I am really thankful for in my…
Romantic delusions
Date night should never start with a stop at the ATM to check your bank balance. Nothing kills…
Deliver me
Nobody can ever accuse me of lacking professional enthusiasm. I love the Wellington Advertiser so…
Trick or freak
Some men come out of the closet in middle age, as a celebration and acceptance of their true…
Wings clipped
I know Halloween is over, but I hope you will indulge me as I share this little story about the…
Remembering
Once upon a time I had a fantasy that I would change the way Canadians looked at their own history.…
Alarmed
I think the best thing about being a man is the ability to sleep. No matter what is going on, the…
On a night like this
Being a parent is kind of like being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. There are a lot of rough years with…
The real Santa
I knew one day it would happen. We were going to have “the talk” with the kids. The end…