19 Times Around the Sun
The headline story in the Toronto Star on July 4, 2005 was about U-Haul trucks failing road safety checks. Fortunately, we were not about to move that way. Jim Siberry […]
Another Winter Solstice
Well, it doesn’t look like this around here this year – in fact, we may have a green Christmas in Almonte (unheard of.) However as we approach the Winter Solstice, […]
Peace at the Last
We lost our dearest old ginger friend today. Mr.Oates had not been well for a month. He had his good days and not so good days. The vet thought he […]
My Old Pal
Mr. Oates will be nine years old tomorrow. Of all the cats we’ve been owned by, he is by far the most affectionate. He sleeps with us every night, has […]
Having a Rethink
I’ve never been an advocate of using a smartphone instead of a dedicated camera for my photo needs, but maybe – maybe – it is time for a rethink. The […]
Girl for the Ages
On Thursday my older granddaughter Veronica turns (count ’em) 13 years of age. She has always been a sweet girl, and remains so – plus I have always enjoyed being […]
Going On 18
No, I am not talking about the grandkids – although perhaps my granddaughters may be thinking about going on 18. Rather, it’s almost 18 years since I retired from Unilever, […]