The Optimism of a Wedding
My former colleague Leslie James married his love, Maryann, yesterday in a lovely and sweet ceremony in downtown Toronto.  …
May 2009
Down-to-earth Green – House Proud, The Toronto Sun
Many of us would like to convert to a greener lifestyle, but, frankly, the associated costs sometimes turn us off. When you’re trying to stay within a budget, it’s difficult to justify spending twice as much for a product that’s environmentally friendly. Some people also still think that green living means giving up modern conveniences and coping with endless compromises. …
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Walking Through the Clouds
I am an ex-smoker. This fall will mark my 21st anniversary of quitting. …
Things That Don’t Make Sense To Me
The California Supreme Court upheld a ban on gay marriage. …
On Behalf of Biking Brethren (And Sistren!)
I had heard that it happens sometimes but I couldn’t imagine it until it happened to me last Sunday. …
Being The New Kid
It’s official. I’m on the air at The Greatest Hits, 1039 FM! …
Be Me Ever So Humble
I don’t think Jay Leno is the funniest comedian ever but he is a survivor and now a legend who took over the reins of The Tonight Show from Johnny Carson 17 years ago today and that in itself earns him a measure of respect. …
Don’t Paint Yourself Into A Corner – House Proud, Toronto Sun
Anybody can slap up a new colour to freshen up their walls, but few amateurs can do a professional-looking job. Your brain tells you that a straight line along the top of the baseboard is easy, but your hand doesn’t seem to get the message. The result is uneven lines and drips. …
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The Day We’ve Been Waiting For!
This day has been planned for some time. …
I’ve Got A Lot Of Nerve!
It isn’t lost on me that I’m about to start doing for a living what I’ve spent my recent weeks critiquing as it’s done by others! That work will continue uninterrupted, by the way. So I’d better have my game face on, eh? …
The Most Vulnerable Among Us
After 42 days of faint hope, confirmation that abducted 8 year old Tori Stafford is indeed dead is like a tiny knife to the heart.  She became “our” little girl as we got to know her and worry for her. …
Please Do Not Adjust Your Blog
I will continue to fill this space with whatever my head needs to empty from day to day but the routine may have to change. …
Please Fence Me In
The broken fence is fixed but only grudgingly so. …
Uncommon Sense
How timely that 10 LCBO workers have just been busted for an Air Miles scam just as I’m poring over the Codes of Conduct pertaining to my new employer. …
Soldier of Garden
I’ve declared war on weeds, specificially the dandelion crop on our front lawn. …
My New Day Job
I’m thrilled to be telling you that I’m starting at 1039 FM here in London as the midday personality! …
A Bit of a Teaser
I’ve accepted a full time radio job here in London. …
Going Nu-cue-lar
I’ll admit to being a little retentive about the way that words are pronounced. And I have some new additions to my ever-expanding list after punching around the radio dial awhile yesterday afternoon. …