I would like to sincerely apologize to my neighbours, particularly those with young children, for…
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Yard work
I don’t know what the May long weekend means to you, but in my house, it means yard work.…
The sweater
Another school year has begun, signaling the unofficial end of summer. For me that triggers a sense…
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is not meant for shopping; it’s meant for napping. The world would be a better…
Fetch
My dog Scout is the best psychotherapist that I have ever met. No other bond in my adult life can…
Bring back the Nords
This is an open letter to Gary Bettman, commissioner of the National Hockey League. I am hoping to…
Shop local
One of the great things about living in Wellington County is the collective of small towns and…
Pillow talk
Insomnia is something I struggle with often. It’s the nature of my busy mind and sharing a…
Happy non-campers
It turns out, I don’t like camping. I found this out the only way possible: I took my kids…
Hope, faith, love
Hope. Faith. Sometimes it’s all we have. Elusive and fragile, these are also the strengths…
The puck drops
Another hockey season has come to an end for the Bantam hockey player in our house. This means the…
24 hours
That’s how much time I had to myself: 24 hours. All alone in a lovely hotel suite, with a…
Happy Trails
It’s amazing what we take for granted in our everyday life. The Thanksgiving long weekend…
Fandom
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us and while I couldn’t care less about NFL football, I will…
Lucky kid
Three things you should know about me by now: I enjoy car rides, I like hanging out with my kids…