

Lunch with Mom
It is always a complete treat when mom and I can spend a few hours together just the two of us. Today we enjoyed a late lunch at Shopsy's...


Windmills and White Stuff
It seems early for snow. Driving Highway 402 yesterday, we encountered snow between Forest and Strathroy, blanketing the farmers fields. ...


Motor City
Hockey tournament in Motor City! To be fair we are actually staying in Novi and the tournament is in Brighton. Five hours from Toronto,...


Fall colours
Driving up north yesterday the colours were striking. There is little prettier than Canada's rainbow of leaf colours on the autumn trees....


The City to Myself
In a city of many millions, it is tough to find time entirely to yourself. I had the city to myself this morning on a walk between 5:30...


Bird Fever
Everyone everywhere is wearing Blue Jay apparel. The last time the Jays won the World Series, I was newly moved to Toronto. I remember...


A Walk in the Woods
Hiking in pristine Muskoka forest made for a fabulous walk in the woods. Bear droppings and the absence of any apples on the trees up to...


Shelter from the Storm
I am blessed with good friends. I had lunch yesterday with one of them. He is unusual in a good way. He has the ability to comfort me...


Fun Fair
Yesterday we went to the Markham Fair for a couple of hours. It was great fun! The kids enjoyed most a gravity ride that spun them...


Sink Surprise
Mommy, I created a wonderful habitat for the turtles! That's great, sweetheart. Glad you are taking such good care of them. Later, when...














