A couple of weeks after our last visit to Meech Lake, we decided to make another attempt at making it to the old mill. Armed with snacks, water, and warmer jackets, the four of us joined dozens of other hikers on the Meech Lake trail. It’s actually a pretty simple hike, and the boys were … More Meech Lake…Again
It dawned on me a couple of weeks ago that A & K had never been to Montreal. With a long weekend, beautiful weather, and no real plans, it seemed like a good time for a daytrip. The challenge when planning a daytrip with two young kids is not to get too ambitious. My ideal … More A Montreal Daytrip
This post originally appeared on October 7, 2006. The passage of time has not changed my views, although I have bowed to familial pressure and will be roasting a young dead turkey on Sunday afternoon. _________________________ I have a confession – I don’t like turkey. Actually, I don’t like the whole turkey dinner thing. Turkey is … More No Turkey Love Revisited
The other day, through the magic of YouTube, I accidentally stumbled across an artifact from my childhood. A member of my old percussion ensemble had uploaded an entire concert from 1989, and I spent the better part of an hour skipping from video to video. I used to have a copy of the performance on … More Music Monday – Percussion Time Machine
When I first moved to Ottawa, the words “Meech Lake” brought to mind two things: the 1987 negotiations with Mulroney and the ten provinces to amend the Constitution, and the fabled nude beach that existed somewhere along its shores. I’ve always been amused by the juxtaposition of naked naturalists frolicking in the water while politicians … More Meech Lake With The Boys
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