Modest Resolutions
With age - or some would say wisdom - comes moderation of youthful expectations. After heading to bed with my kids at 10:30 pm on New...
Fashion is in hibernation
I am far too old to be cold. Bring on the funny looking hats, the huge snugly scarves, the extra layers of clothing that add 40 pounds,...
Not Ready for Winter
I work in Muskoka a few days a month. It always amazes me how many Muskokans absolutely love winter. They snowmobile and ice fish and...
Mom's Home Cooking
I love to eat...pretty much any type of food. But my favourite is my mom's cooking. I am a mediocre cook at best. I am able to put...
Kraft Dinners
Kraft Dinner has been around since 1937. I was coming home from work late and my children were at home hungry. The three older ones know...
Local Fairs
Growing up I loved the Western Fair. The smells emanating from the food tent. The odours from the animals. The Cobra and The...
Escaping the room
We solved the mystery. Growing up I loved Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys' mysteries. Zig Zag Escape Rooms was able to replicate that...
Dealing with Adversity
I recently ran into a former tenant of mine in Muskoka. He was involved with a successful and glamourous business; knew all the...
Summer's midpoint
There is no better place to be than Lake Muskoka in the summer. Sunday night I captured the shimmer of the sun off the lake while the...
Filthy 5K Fun
The 5K Foamfest has become a filthy and fun family tradition. This is our third year running (and walking) it and it keeps getting better...
