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?
The Bookless Club
It’s just like a book club, only there’s no book and no club.
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
ADVICE FOR NEW PARENTS
“Well, now, let’s have a look at the baby.” This inquiry had become a regular part of our daily walk. Every day, I’d load the wee bairn into the buggy and head to a neighbourhood… Read More »ADVICE FOR NEW PARENTS
SWEARING
Some years ago I had the great pleasure of spending a bit of time with Jay Leno. He’d yet to take the reins of the Tonight Show but he was already famous. Leno’s burgeoning fan… Read More »SWEARING
DRINKING
“You. Are. Drunk,” was my cool assessment. “I am?” she replied, a look of astonishment registering on her face. A heartbeat. “I am!” she acknowledged as the irrefutable truth dawned on her. Another heartbeat. “I… Read More »DRINKING
COFFEE ALTERNATIVES
“Hello dark roast, my old friend …” Ahhhh, coffee. Sweet elixir of life … or vile, unsatisfying habit: which is it? After years of coffee consumption, I’m at a crossroads. I didn’t start drinking coffee… Read More »COFFEE ALTERNATIVES
THE GOOD SHIP WHAT’SERNAME
There’s lots to read when you’re kayaking in a harbour. In fact, it sometimes feels like I’m back at university, idling in the library stacks. Everywhere you look, water and words. Strong words, archaic words,… Read More »THE GOOD SHIP WHAT’SERNAME
CHOCOLATE! TWO SCOOPS, PLEASE.
Chocolate? Or vanilla? Chocolate, right? Yeah, me too. When it comes to ice cream, there’s a good chance you’re choosing chocolate over vanilla. Okay, maybe not with a slice of apple pie, but when it… Read More »CHOCOLATE! TWO SCOOPS, PLEASE.
SANDWICH COUTURE
It’s hard to believe that anyone can claim to have invented the ubiquitous sandwich. I mean, really?! It’s the equivalent of claiming to be the sole genius behind dunking a cookie into cocoa. As an… Read More »SANDWICH COUTURE
NEIGHBOURHOODS
Magical, is what she called it. It happened spontaneously on the streets of Barcelona when authorities said it was okay for people to leave their homes. Spain had implemented draconian lockdown measures last spring in… Read More »NEIGHBOURHOODS