As a consumer of popular culture in all its various forms, I have an acute sense that I am missing out on something significant by not owning a gaming console. The last time I had a video game in my house was back in 1995, when Patrick had a Sega Genesis and the 308 Boys … More Guitar Hero 3
After our seven day pilgrimage to Southern Ontario to visit family for Christmas, it was great to arrive home safe and sound. Although we spent a lot of time in the car, the travel gods looked favourably upon us, blessing us with good weather, patient and well-mannered children, and fast-moving traffic (mostly). Although the Christmas … More There’s No Place Like Home
I’ve had a Christmas rant building inside me for months now. It began when I saw Christmas trees in Costco in August and picked up strength with the unpleasant arrival of Christmas carols in retail stores on November 1st. The sudden proliferation of tiny kiosks peddling kitsch in the malls bothered me, as did the … More The Christmas Rant
This claims to be a blog about music and family life, but I’ve noticed in recent weeks I’ve spent precious little time on either. So, here’s a quick Aidan and Kieran update. Aidan has become a voracious reader. In the past couple of weeks he’s started sounding out lots of words, and he really enjoys … More A & K
In our neighbourhood, there’s one sure sign that Winter is approaching – the closing of the local Dairy Queen. It’s a sad event that means cold winds, flurries, and numb extremities are just around the corner. I love our Dairy Queen. It’s been a Manor Park fixture for more than 40 years, and comes complete … More A Sure Sign of Winter
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