A Cricut Infestation in my House
I didn’t misspell the insect. It’s also not about the game. It’s a fun little machine that I’m getting to know.
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The Week in Pictures
The week began with Orange Shirt Day/Truth and Reconciliation Day. In recent years, I’ve been caught without an orange shirt. This year, I was prepared.
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Paperback Writer (Apologies to the Beatles)
Twelve years ago, I published a memoir about the summer I spent working a live-in job at a nudist resort.
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Why A Closed Door is A Cat-astrophe
If you know a cat, chances are you’ve experienced this: the cat has to come into the bathroom with you. Or the cat is right outside your closed door. Maybe it lays on the magazine you’re reading. Those are all typical cat things.
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Left to Alone Devices
When I was younger, I never thought I was very good at being alone. I looked after myself, of course, and did little things to make myself happy – like riding the subway all over Toronto to explore on my own – but I don’t think I had enough interests back then. I could have joined a club or something and done more with my time.
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Putting Peanuts in Their Place
Recently, we took delivery of a new coffeemaker. Sadly, the appliance didn’t work and it had to go back. But that’s not the point of the story.
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West Coast Hopes, Dreams, & Doggies
I’m not sure how many times I’ve been to Sidney, BC. Let’s say several. But this time was different. It was just as wonderful – perhaps more – than previous visits with my BFAPCAF (best friend a person could ask for!). Not just because of our Gracefully and Frankly Facebook Live. (Erin went behind the scenes HERE) But also because they have moved down the hill to the ocean’s edge
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Summertime Getaway and Robin’s Nest Update
Ah, summer holidays. They’re so far removed now from the days when that phrase meant the entire summer was ahead and only fun was on our minds. Were we ever that young?
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The Facts About Shopping My Fiction Project
I’ve written a novel. A novel and a half, actually, because it’s a three-novel series and I’m halfway through story number two. It hasn’t been published yet and that’s what this is all about.
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The Dog Days of Summer for the Media
Some people insist on believing that “the media is lying to you!” About everything. I’m here to tell you that “the media” doesn’t exist. Separate companies, different points of view, etc. So BBC, CNN, FOX, CTV – they’re all in on it together? Every COMPETING company employs liars and forces them to lie?
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A Podcast Journey and a Live Giveaway
The little podcast that could has grown beyond our imaginations.
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Our Entire Village Feels This Loss
Update: The teen’s body was recovered on Tuesday. The post has been updated to show that the family comes from Turkey, not Syria, as previously reported.
This week started on a tragic note. Our collective hearts ache for a visiting family’s unimaginable loss.
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Things the Internet Could Do Without
Body-shaming – and commenting on bodies at all – is supposed to be so last century.
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Easier Ride is a Marital Compromise
I can look back with fondness at the cars of my past but I don’t feel particularly attached to them. My first car was a 1980 Chev Monza. I’ve had Jeeps, a VW Golf, a VW diesel Rabbit, a 1987 Camaro, various SUVs and a van. The only vehicles I remember with any emotion are my motorcycles.
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Father’s Day Repost: Throwback Thursday – Dad ‘n Play
This is a blog post that I originally published in March 2019, nearly two years after the death of my Dad. Even if your parents have passed on, they are still with you. The memories, the feelings, the love never really fade. And if you’re like me, you think of them every day.
I hope you’ll be celebrating the wonderful Dads in your life on Sunday. I’ll be remembering mine.
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You Can Go to One of Your Homes Again
A wonderful opportunity came up to return to Wingham and record a podcast episode with some of my fave former CKNX colleagues.
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Guest Post: Dick Joseph – My First Adventure in the World of Radio
Anyone who listened to London radio in the 80s knew Dick Joseph. Dicker Q and the Afternoon Zoo was a hugely popular show on CKSL 1410 from ’82-’87. Dick hosted the on air and live versions of Desperate and Dateless. To me, the overnight host, he was a mentor and colleague. Recently, I wrote about some radio memories that prompted Dick to send me the story of his first job in radio. Without further ado, I give you his story in his words.
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The Short and Winding Road I’ll Travel
I simply can’t do the long motorcycle rides anymore. But I enjoy short ones.
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