With two boys under the age of five, I probably spend about thirty hours a week answering questions. Some days, it seems like I’m faced with a constant stream of queries about totally unrelated topics. One minute K’s asking me if I know where his puppy is, the next second A is asking me how … More Daddy, Can I Ask You A Question?
My dad would have turned 63 today. I often wonder what he’d look like these days – I imagine a bit more white in his beard, and a few more laugh lines around his eyes. When I was in my first year at Queen’s, I totally forgot his birthday. It wasn’t until a week … More Happy Birthday Dad
B’s sister Meillyn is taking part in the Ride to Conquer Cancer, a fundraiser that benefits the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Over two days in June, Meillyn will cycle 200 km from Toronto to Niagara Falls. She’s looking for donations, and has set an ambitious goal of raising $2,500. Meillyn has a website where you … More Ride to Conquer Cancer
The story you are about to read is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. _____________________________________ Sunday began like any other Sunday. The Father and Mother took their two young children to the museum in the morning and returned home for a healthy and nutritious lunch. With a yawn, the youngest … More The Great Escape
One of the highlights of our Christmas vacation was stopping at B’s aunt and uncle’s place on the way home. Gerry and Claudette live in an old farm house on 50 acres just outside Lansdowne, which is about 90 minutes down the highway from Ottawa. It has become a frequent rest stop on our trips … More A Memorable Evening
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