Will you still need me, will you still feed me, When I’m sixty-four? If things had gone the way I wish they had, my dad would have turned 64 today. His friends and family would have spent the day serenading him endlessly with that Beatles tune, perhaps sending him early valentines or bottles of wine … More Happy Birthday

This is such a momentous day for all of humankind – if only there was some way I could remember it forever.  Fortunately, I was watching CBC Newsworld and my prayers were answered with this timely advertisement.  Now, everyone can own a piece of history by purchasing the Historic Victory Plate. The website describes this beautiful … More A Cherished Family Heirloom

I love to be alone. I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude.  – Henry David Thoreau If everything goes according to plan, I will have the house to myself for 18 consecutive hours this weekend.  I have been dreaming about this for weeks, and I’ve been trying not to get too excited … More 1,000 Minutes of Solitude

We seem to be bombarded these days with mixed messages on our financial responsibilities.  On the one hand, we’re being urged to spend money to help the struggling economy.  The government is looking at reducing income taxes so people will have more disposable income to spend on non-essential items.  Buying a new car or T.V. … More Save Vs. Spend

The last time I went skiing was in Grade 8. Our class took a field trip to Chicopee and I spent the afternoon tripping over my skis again and again, further solidifying my social status as an uncoordinated nerd. I have avoided ski hills ever since, and after reading the following story about the poor … More Ski Bum