The boys and I decided to escape the city yesterday and headed for the Gatineaus. As we went from four-lane highway to two-lane highway to dirt road, I could feel myself sinking into vacation mode. We went a bit further afield than usual and went to Lac la Pêche. It’s about 15 km down the … More Lac la Pêche
When I got to work this morning, I had a voice mail from a friend of mine. He said “Just thought you should know that today is Drum Major Peet’s last ceremony – you might want to check it out”. Drum Major CWO Tom Peet is probably the most photographed man in Ottawa. For nearly three decades, … More Farewell, Drum Major Peet
I was going to start this week’s Music Monday post with “No band is more closely associated with Winnipeg than The Weakerthans”, but then I remembered a little group called The Guess Who. Let’s just agree that The Weakerthans are the current standard bearers for the ‘Peg, and they are beloved by all who call … More Music Monday – The Weakerthans
“I doubt whether the world holds for anyone a more soul-stirring surprise than the first adventure with ice cream.” – Heywood Broun It’s hard to imagine a more ideal ice cream shop than the Rockcliffe Dairy Bar (or Bar Laitier Rockcliffe). This little purveyor of frozen treats and nostalgia anchors the Rockcliffe Pavilion in Rockcliffe … More The Best of Ottawa – Rockcliffe Dairy Bar
Highlights from a recent All About Me! feature during day camp. My name is K. I am five years old. My favourite food is pasta (cappelletti). My favourite colour is green. My favourite sport is swimming. My favourite toy is all of the toys in my box. My favourite animal is a baby panda. My … More 8 Questions for K, Age 5
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