Personal Life

For a long, long time my “baby” brother has dreamed about going on a solo adventure via motorcycle through South America. …

My Brother’s TrekRead More »

Gladys Kravitz, that is.  The impossibly nosy neighbour on Bewitched! …

Score One for GladysRead More »

It is one year to the day since I woke up in London as a local, for the second time. …

A Very Good YearRead More »

Halloween is for kids and people who have kids and people who know people who have kids. …

Skipping the ‘weenRead More »

I have a cold, it’s no big deal

It won’t kill me to miss a meal

Or lay around like I’m a sloth

Wrapped in a hundred miles of cloth

Drinking tea and taking pills

Heating up then getting chills

This day has more important issues

Than my growing pile of tissues

So wash your hands and save your sorrow

I’ll be much better by tomorrow!

This week, I had an afternoon appointment with a specialist in Hamilton. It’s an annual thing, totally routine but necessary, and I haven’t even considered trying to replace this particular doctor even though I now live 90 minutes away, in London. …

A Doctor Can Know You Too Well!Read More »

It’s my birthday.  (Your good wishes accepted, thank you!) So I’m taking the day off to eat birthday cake!  Can’t eat and type (and think!) at the same time….

From this day forward I will no longer refer to myself as a rookie motorcycle rider! …

Rookie Schmookie!Read More »

 On Saturday I’ll be going on my first charity motorcycle ride alone.  Bernice, my bike, has never been on one of these rides that involved hundreds of bikes and I”ve only gone on them on the back of Derek’s Harley. …

A Ride For Kids’ SakeRead More »

Yesterday we met some friends for brunch.  This couple and their kids join us once a month or so and we love the little guys and their adorable antics.  The older lad is a mini-me to Dad and he usually quips something memorable.  The smaller guy is quieter but adorable to watch.  They give us a kid fix while we get a rare chance to visit with busy Mom and Dad.  …

I know you’re busy, but…Read More »

I recently had an experience with a women’s undergarment that I feel I need to share, in the interest of preventing a similar circumstance for my fellow femmes.  This gets a little graphic so try not to blush!

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Keeping Abreast of ThingsRead More »