When I moved from Toronto to London a decade ago, it was a bit like moving to Alaska. I felt far removed from the life I’d known for so long. I missed my colleagues and friends, and found the four-hour round trip was something I was only willing to do for special occasions. That worked the same in reverse, for those who (rarely) came to visit.
…Driving to (and from) Wally Read More »
Now that Marie Kondo has her own, popular TV show about her KonMari Method of tidying up, I can say I knew her when!
…Throwback Thursday – Marie Kondo and Me Read More »
Sometimes in life you have no choice: you simply have to iron. For some people, ironing is a zen activity, something they get satisfaction from. I’m not one of those people.
…That’s what Derek said when someone asked him how it’s going with our move to Wallaceburg. “All my stuff is here, everything I care about is here, so it must be home!”
…All My Stuff is Here… Read More »
*We don’t know for sure that hell is where the bat was from. But we wanted it the hell out of our bedroom!
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It’s natural to think about those we’ve lost at this time of year. Yesterday, the great Penny Marshall joined the long list of people who left us in 2018. We think of our dear friend Kerry. Mike Cooper’s wonderful wife Debbie. Our warm and lovable colleague, Jodi. And my Dad’s been in my thoughts more than usual, now a year-and-a-half after he died.
…A Few of Dad’s Favourite Things Read More »
How does that saying go? A friend will help you move. A real friend will help you move a body! …
You CAN Handle the Truth: Thankful Thursday Read More »
On our recent trip south, at a steakhouse in Bandon, OR, the server brought us a little plate with the bill. On it were two tiny, triangular bites of their signature dessert. “Just to say thank-you”, said the server. It was a nice touch and we hadn’t ordered dessert so we enjoyed it. …
A Little Something Extra Read More »
Mail delivery resumed last week and with it came an ongoing, scammy letter that had me going for a few minutes. …
The Scam That Almost Got Me Read More »
This house no longer feels like ours. With a closing date of December 15th, our ownership of it is rapidly coming to an end. I’m getting a little misty about the ten years we lived here but also excited about our next place. …
Lost (One Mind) and Found (One Knob!) Read More »
This is what happens when you’re an artist to the core and your parents leave you too much money and land! …
You know the kind of person who can tell you the street names and highlights of towns and cities they’ve visited only once? Well, I’m not one of those people. I have just dug through a mountain of receipts to remember where we have been! Lucky for us, we mainly drove on one road: highway 101 along the Pacific coast, from Washington to California. …
In the Palm of our Hands Read More »
Long before my recent life/work changes, we had planned an amazing trip that will lead us to Erin Davis and hubby Rob. That trip begins tomorrow. Today, we settle the house-sitter in, tell Miss Sugar what’s up, and pack. Tomorrow, we flee! …
Fantastic Freedom Friday! Read More »
A word doesn’t exist in the English language that accurately describes the contempt I feel for my iPhone. I’ll have to make one up: flerm! …
Technology Transition Read More »
There’s no question about it, I’m going to miss Ken Eastwood. He’s a great on air partner, a good guy and a hell of a baker and cook. Stephanie Vivier starts with him tomorrow on CJBK. Today, for me, it’s about looking back. …
I can’t remember how many times my birthday has actually fallen on Thanksgiving Day. I could look it up, I suppose, but that would mean moving around after eating so much turkey and pie, so, that’s not going to happen. It was a wonderful day and I feel especially blessed. …
Giving Thanks and Thanking Givers Read More »
This is what a true friend does. She has her birthday twelve days before me, to make sure it’s safe for me to follow!  …
Happy Birthday E! Read More »
The last full weekend of summer, huh? It was beautiful! And despite what the calendar says, the forecast says there’s a lot more summer still to come. …
Anatomy of a Keychain Read More »