I was hit by a car this afternoon. Actually, it was more like an SUV. I was walking across the street at Rideau and Sussex after work, and just as I was about to reach the sidewalk, this SUV at the stop line surged forward about six feet.  The front grill rammed into my right … More Close Call

B and I took our first road trip in six years this past weekend.  I found it shocking that so much time had passed since our last trip, but then I remembered that anything longer than two hours with two toddlers in the back seat can feel like a cross-country marathon. Our friend Tara was … More The Roadtrip

For months, our neighbourhood has been anxiously awaiting the demolition of four older apartment buildings to make way for stacked townhomes.  As big fans of the Mighty Machines series, the boys have been making frequent trips to the front window with hopes of spotting some mayhem and destruction. There was finally some movement on Friday … More Reporting Live From Manor Park

Dear Thieving Bastard, A few days ago, you went to a bank machine in St. Laurent, Quebec and withdrew $500 from my personal chequing account. I suppose you think you’re a big man, getting free money through such nefarious means, but I don’t think you’ve given much thought to the impact of your actions. The … More Open Letter to a Thief