Spring was late this year, which most of us noticed more than ever because the pandemic forced us to do all of our socializing outside. We had more than a few get-togethers with friends where everyone was bundled in heavy Continue reading Signs of fall→

My partner and I had planned a small trip for this week: we were going to head to Ontario’s “West Coast” as those who live along the shore of Lake Huron like to call their part of the province, first Continue reading Shingle belle→

Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have been grateful that I have not been responsible for school-aged children. Frankly, I don’t know how parents (and, let’s be honest, it is mostly mothers we are talking about) have managed to Continue reading Back to school blues→

I have always enjoyed the fall: the crispness in the air, the changing colour of the leaves and the relief from the summer’s heat and humidity all suit my constitution and personality. This year, though, thinking about fall makes me Continue reading More adventures close to home→