December Break
I can’t believe it’s December already. I suspect a lot of us are feeling the same way. It feels like it was just (Canadian) Thanksgiving, … Read more
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Birthday Parties
This week was my mom’s 80th birthday, a huge milestone. It was especially poignant because my dad didn’t make his 80th birthday, and we had … Read more
Inheritance
Last month I went for a haircut and, as I pulled off my sweater so it wouldn’t catch stray hairs, the hairdresser asked “why are … Read more
Field Memories
Happy Valentine’s Day! One of the things the peer reviewers said about my book was that they wanted to see some pictures of the places … Read more
One Year
It’s been a year since my dad passed away, and I’m still coming to terms with it.
On Being a Dog Person
Being a dog person means breaking your heart every time you lose a dog.
Camping & Memories
This past weekend I took a camping staycation to remember my dad and his passing.
Saying Goodbye – Again
Last week we had to say goodbye to our best boy, our flat-coated retriever Cosmo.
A Writer Must Write
Lately I’ve been having trouble writing. Maybe I can find my way back by writing about my father, whom I lost in July.
Saying Goodbye
This week I am saying a long goodbye to my dad.
