On Saturday, the Carpenter and I got up early and put on our best Sunday clothes. It was a special…
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Trifecta
The Carpenter spent all weekend cleaning out the garage. It’s the happiest I’ve seen…
Hurry hard
I am not an athlete; I am a spectator. Hey, at least I know my place; probably because it was…
Road Trip
There has been a lot of talk lately about dangers of driving while text messaging. Mobile phones…
Hockey mom scores
My son’s first Saturday morning hockey practice did not go according to plan. I bet Sydney…
Wendel Clark & me
Once upon a time, I was a dedicated Toronto Maple Leaf fan. Stop laughing, you (insert team name…
Mommy Day
In honour of Mother’s Day, I feel it is time to admit to my children the one thing I know to…
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…
Love this Christmas
The tree is up. The lights are on. The little village on the shelf is lit with the Nativity scene.…
Clean advice
Every Easter, between Masters golf and the Easter Bunny, the Carpenter and I begin our…
Behind bars
It was during a recent day trip to the Toronto Zoo that I was struck with the realization that most…
Carpenter vacation
Last week, I told you about our family vacation to the sunny south. This week let me tell you why…
So long, Stompin’ Tom
When I heard Stompin’ Tom Connors had passed, it took me a moment to register the news before…
Elora’s July 1 parade continues an old tradition celebrating Dominion of Canada
Monday’s July 1 parade in Elora brought out, as usual, gratifying crowds and the customary…
Telling stories
It is said that if you do what you love in your career, the rewards will be richer than financial…