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
Jane Macdougall
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?
STAYCATIONS
As anniversary gifts go, it’s a pretty good one. It’s attractive, it doesn’t take up a lot of space, it’s useful and it tips the scales in the all-important thoughtfulness category. He’s bought her a… Read More »STAYCATIONS
SALUMI IN SEATTLE
I just drove 250 kilometres for salami of the gods in Seattle. A lamb and gorgonzola sandwich. Was it worth it? Yes, it was. Have you heard of Salumi in Seattle? Maybe not. But maybe you… Read More »SALUMI IN SEATTLE