Despite my gentle nature, I like sports rough. Judge me if you will, but I always have. Within the…
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Chain reaction
If you have ever received those annoying chain emails, you have surely seen the one about…
Saddle style
One of the best things about my job is putting together our equine section. I love horses and the…
Plungers ready
Before I even begin, I would like to apologize to the big guy in the Winnipeg Jets jersey that I…
Jumping in feet first
Throughout my adult life, there are two things that terrify me about summer: bathing suits and…
The Big Chill
Last week, the Toronto International Film Festival celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Academy…
Winter sports
This is going to be an outstanding winter of sports, especially for someone like me. I never played…
Derby dad
We are a week away from the Kentucky Derby and somewhere, in a living room not far away, furniture…
The open road
My temporary solution to life’s challenges can be answered in two words: road trip. I…
Slap shot
The hockey boards are up in the backyard, Christmas lights are strung on poles high above, and my…
Poop soup: Canine fallout uncovered
The ice rink in our backyard has melted and the poop soup has surfaced and begun to percolate under…
Dragon lady
They say in marriage it is best not to rock the boat, but apparently it’s totally okay to…
Do not engage
One of the best pieces of advice I have ever received was these three simple words: do not engage…
Oscar made me do it
Apologies folks. For the first time in six years with the Wellington Advertiser, I missed my column…
July, baby
Welcome to the best month in the calendar year. I’d like to point out that two incredible…