If you saw the movie, Bohemian Rhapsody, you’ll remember Mary, Freddie Mercury’s soulmate and lifelong friend. When Freddie died in 1991, he left his home and all its contents to her. Now, she’s selling it all.
…It’s Only Words, But They Make or Break the Song Read More »
Does anything taste as good as something you’ve grown in your own garden? I don’t think so. We planted broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes in container gardens for the first time. And we enjoyed a bountiful harvest of – tomatoes!
…Container Gardening Experiment Yields Mixed ResultsRead More »
Container Gardening Experiment Yields Mixed Results Read More »
A few years ago, I bought a colander at a vintage market out of pure nostalgia. It’s the same as the one my mom had while I was growing up. And it looked none the worse for wear. That’s because it was Tupperware.
…Indestructible, Practical Tupperware Read More »
We had concerns about hummingbirds. Where were they? Why weren’t they coming back to our yard after seeming to enjoy our eateries last year? We had seen two scouts early in the season, but that was all.
…A Little Hummingbird Told Me Read More »
As a news anchor (and previously an occasional reporter), I always tried to keep in mind that the subjects of news stories were real people. They were only human, and might be living their worst day as their name – or the name of a loved one – made the news.
…Book Review – The Trauma Beat by Tamara Cherry Read More »
Recently, the couple at the center of this story told it, and I was there. I’m retelling it here, albeit without some specific, identifying details, because it isn’t my story. But I have two reasons for wanting to share it. 1. I think it’s awesome. 2. It shows once again that, in the words of my former KOOL-FM colleague Brian Bourke, “criminals are stupid”.
…Pride – In the Name of Love Read More »
A dear friend of mine is always running late. At first, I thought it was just a one-off thing. But more than a decade later, I’ve come to expect her to show up 15-20 minutes late. I’m the type of person who’s usually early.
…Finding Kindness for Those with Time Blindness Read More »
I used to review events as part of my work in broadcasting. It was never comfortable. TV shows, movies – not so bad. But live productions that cost a lot of money? I had a hard time telling people to pay to see something I had seen for free. Unless I was completely blown away by it. And few things blew me away.
…Reviewing the Reviews of Reviewers, Including My OwnRead More »
Reviewing the Reviews of Reviewers, Including My Own Read More »
Let’s talk about menopause. Again. Perhaps forever. You’ll see.
…The Ovaries Have It Read More »
It began when a pal posted a Facebook event. And down the rabbit hole I went. I discovered that I share my fondness for a 1970’s TV icon with thousands of other people.
…Come and Knock on Her Door Read More »
At age 24, our friend Jason Kloss became the youngest person to swim the 65 km crossing of Lake Huron. His grandfather had completed that swim three decades earlier. Jason raised $22,000 for cancer research and his life changed forever. He met a beautiful reporter, my former colleague Avery, who was covering the event. They just celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary, and they have a five-year-old daughter. And now he’s set his sights on Lake Ontario.
…Kloss 2 Cross Another Great Lake for Mental HealthRead More »
Kloss 2 Cross Another Great Lake for Mental Health Read More »
A happy flashback happened again last Wednesday, as I popped into the washroom at Milestone’s where I’d been having lunch with my friend Laurie. Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ was playing overhead and it transported me back to drum lessons, and how that song was the only one I came close to mastering.
…Dancing to my Own Beat Read More »
We like to watch old reruns of Shark Tank. For me, it’s not about seeing people become rich. It’s about people who need it getting a hand up from someone who has already been there, trying to make a dream come true. As we watch, I Google the company name and find out whether they are still in business, or what happened to them. But there’s an aspect of the show that I despise.
…Billionaires Owe the World That Made Them Read More »
I’ve referred to Stoicism several times on this page. I consider myself a student of the philosophy; I don’t think anyone ever has it “mastered”. Life throws too many curveballs for that to occur. And I’m very much a work in progress.
…Moving Toward Mindfulness with A New Writing VentureRead More »
Moving Toward Mindfulness with A New Writing Venture Read More »
Happy Belated Canada Day and Fourth of July! Despite all of the grumblings and mumblings, we North Americans are indeed fortunate to live where we do. I like to say we won the geographical lottery. (If you don’t count winter!)
…How to Have an Idiot-free Future Read More »
“Kids today! (Hitches up stretchy pants to just below armpits.) They just don’t have the moral code we had when I was their age. Why, back in my day…”
…The Good Old Days Depend on Your Perception Read More »
Something I’ve learned about writing is, it’s better to use specifics than generalities. And that being vague is the worst of all writing sins.
…My Top Pro Tip for More Powerful Writing Read More »
This is a rerun from 2018. Yesterday was my brother’s birthday! So in honour of him, I present this look at our lives as siblings.
…My Baby Brother and His Big Birthday Read More »