B’s sister Meillyn is taking part in the Ride to Conquer Cancer, a fundraiser that benefits the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Over two days in June, Meillyn will cycle 200 km from Toronto to Niagara Falls. She’s looking for donations, and has set an ambitious goal of raising $2,500. Meillyn has a website where you … More Ride to Conquer Cancer
The story you are about to read is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. _____________________________________ Sunday began like any other Sunday. The Father and Mother took their two young children to the museum in the morning and returned home for a healthy and nutritious lunch. With a yawn, the youngest … More The Great Escape
One of the highlights of our Christmas vacation was stopping at B’s aunt and uncle’s place on the way home. Gerry and Claudette live in an old farm house on 50 acres just outside Lansdowne, which is about 90 minutes down the highway from Ottawa. It has become a frequent rest stop on our trips … More A Memorable Evening
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
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