Monthly Archives: August 2009

I’ve heard some people say that children keep you young. These people are crazy and horribly misinformed. In reality, children are little time-sucking vampires whose very existence is proof that you are not nearly as young as you think you … Continue reading →

I am a foodie wannabe.  I love reading restaurant reviews, browsing chowhound.com for recommendations, and seeking out things like the best baguette in Ottawa (True Loaf on Gladstone is the current front-runner).  I like to eat well, as my ever-expanding girth … Continue reading →

After four weeks of leisure, I woke up this morning to the sad reality that my vacation is over.  Time to put away the shorts and sandals, iron the pants and shine the shoes, and mentally prepare myself for a … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, I was a member of the Fort Henry Guard. Our beloved Fort Henry was operated by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, something I considered to be a shadowy organization based in Morrisburg. Its crown jewel was … Continue reading →