Columns

If you read this column last week, you’ll recall that in honour of our 25th wedding anniversary, I shared the beginning of the story of how the Carpenter and I officially met, walking up the aisle together in someone else’s wedding as bridesmaid and usher.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Eating disorders exist in people of all nationalities, in all countries and affect people of all age groups, genders, races and sexual orientations. 

They say that when it comes to finding your true love, “The One,” you’ll know. 

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who passed away on Feb. 23, 2015.

You’d think by now that I’d have learned to keep my thoughts inside my head, but if you’ve read this column for any length of time, surely by now you know I’m not hardwired to hold back. 

I took my husband to see my boyfriend perform at Centre in the Square last week. A rare date night with my two favourite men: the Carpenter and Jim Cuddy.  

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

He tore out the advertisement  from last week’s newspaper and put it on the kitchen table where I couldn’t help but see it. He’s subtle like that. 

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

She handed me a stone like she was handing me a bar of gold and something about the gesture felt as if that’s exactly what it was: gold. 

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

September 21st is World Alzheimer Awareness Day. 

The Carpenter and I have entered year two of an NFL pool and this year, I’ve deflated my water-wings to dive in with an enthusiasm he wasn’t quite prepared for. Yep, this football season, I’m making waves.