Columnists have days when we sit in front of our computers wondering what to write about; or should…
Life-wise
Praising deserving women
You all read or saw media reports about Kimberly Munley, who shot the Fort Hood gunman. Mighty…
Laughter after 70
Every Thursday morning, Anna and I go to a coffee hour. Well, actually, more than Anna…
A tale of two landlords
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. It was the era of rent controls; it was the…
A grandpa remembers winter
When I was 8, the snow raced ahead of a growling, snarling wind and tumbled in huge drifts behind…
Lost in his own back yard
When trying to decide which adventuresome trip I should share with my readers each month, I tend to…
Heroes or publicity seekers?
Some years ago an American TV show aired its choices of those it considered the world’s…
Age discrimination: alive and well here
Some years ago Ontario established new procedures for people to obtain a driver’s licence…
Best friends
Most of us can name people who contributed greatly to our lives. In my case, I had a boss who gave…
A Star falling over Victoria
Back in June, I told you about my daughter-in-law Starlene, a.k.a. Star, and her plan to jump out…
Grant me patience Lord – but hurry
I’m sure I spend at least half of my life waiting. Last week, Anna and I sat in the examining…
The answer is blowin in the wind
A potential wind farm near Belwood prompted a friend, who happens to be a doctor (the medical…
Putting up with put-downs
The family gene pool has blessed Jill, my sister’s daughter, with a quick wit and a slightly…
A grandpa remembers Christmas
When I was 9, Christmas week arrived with a mix of stampeding blizzards and silent nights when…
Got any prodigals in your family?
People in my age bracket have a number of advantages over younger folk. For example, we know…