DARN CLEVER
I had to watch it a few times to see just how he pulled this off. More than 17 million viewers agree that this is pretty darned clever. I’m sure you’ll agree.
Jane Macdougall
KEEPING SECRETS
An ode to the codes, passwords and secrets that keep the world running. There, inscribed on the inside of an old notebook, was the code. Early in their lives, I had drummed this word into… Read More »KEEPING SECRETS
HIGHS AND LOWS
It’s interesting to reflect on what a group of kids set out for and what we ended up with. What sort of life would you choose? Would you choose a life of glorious highs even… Read More »HIGHS AND LOWS
PANDEMIC PROJECTS
The world had effectively taken in the welcome mat but this was something you could do, something different and definable. It’s good to have purpose. Especially in a pandemic. Bob Ross didn’t set out to… Read More »PANDEMIC PROJECTS
LIFE AND DEATH AND CDS
My job was simple: drive. Just keep quiet and drive. I never drive by Exit 32 without remembering that day. If it had played out as it might have, you’d probably remember the day, as… Read More »LIFE AND DEATH AND CDS
LIFE-LONG LEARNING
It’s a well known fact that learning an instrument has a myriad of benefits. Rocket Norton wasn’t exactly living a lie. He was living the dream. A dream based on a youthful fib. Go back… Read More »LIFE-LONG LEARNING
VINTAGE CANDY
Recognize any of these? Nerds. Espeez Gold Mine. Pixy Stix and Chicken Bones. Sweet Tarts and Pep Chews. Thrills. Recognize any of these? Were these the visions of sugar plums that danced in your childhood… Read More »VINTAGE CANDY
LAID TO REST
I’m just a few points short of qualifying for a long-haul plane ticket on the Air Miles program. By mid-2012 I’ll probably still be a few points short of qualifying for that ticket. You see,… Read More »LAID TO REST
LONG LIFE?
If you would like to be in regular correspondence with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, here’s what you do. Live to be 100. To mark the occasion of your personal centenary, the Queen will send you… Read More »LONG LIFE?
ANOTHER DOG?
I knew it was a mistake. I had things to do, after all. I did it anyway. The siren call of old photos is impossible to resist. I tip a box labelled Clementine onto the… Read More »ANOTHER DOG?