Throwback Thursday – Sibling Rivalry
This Throwback Thursday was originally posted on October 29, 2013.
The email subject line read “Damn you!” …
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Personal Life
Quirky Convos
We’ve all taken a coffee from a barista and when they’ve said, “Enjoy your coffee”, responded with, “you too!” If not that exact scenario, there’s probably been an occasion when something similar happened. You feel like an idiot. But we all do it. …
It’s Not About Me
The next time I’m asked to speak about my career to a university or college class, I’m going to say no. It’s not that I don’t want to help them, it’s that I don’t think that I can. …
Luuup Review
It’s always easier to explain something that’s totally terrific or absolutely horrible. It’s more difficult when it lands somewhere in between the two extremes. …
Ken’s Gift Can Be Yours, Too
Whenever I’m asked about my cohost Ken Eastwood, “good guy” will come up in my answer. …
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Diss Ability
Parkinson’s has robbed my Dad of many things. He shuffles when he walks and sometimes loses his balance so he has to be watched carefully when he moves. His arms don’t always do what he tells them. He looks smaller than he used to. He’s fragile. …
Joshing You
Perhaps I’ve played the proud Aunt once or twice before, and mentioned that my eldest nephew, Josh, is training on the Canadian Olympic bobsled team. Josh is an elite athlete in track and field, and after getting his university education on a U.S. track scholarship, he thought his Olympic dreams were over. …
There She Goes
The best-kept secret in broadcasting was finally revealed, and sent a shock through the broadcasting world yesterday. After nearly three decades on CHFI mornings, Erin Davis announced her retirement. …
Small Favours
An acquaintance, in the loosest sense of the word, asked me for a big favour last week. And after I got over the shock of the audacity of the request my thought was, what’s in it for me? …
Fear and Loathing in the Hallway
My greatest flooring fear after Derek replaced old carpet with new laminate flooring in the front room a few years ago, was that by the time we were ready to continue the job down the hallway and into the back of the house, the brand or shade would have been discontinued. It almost happened. …
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Throwback Thursday – Two-Wheeled Adventures
When did bicycles get so expensive? I recently decided I wanted to cycle, and checked out the actual retail prices of ladies’ bikes. It’s crazy! I just want to get a bit of exercise, not transfer my RRSPs into a hunk of metal and rubber. …
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How to Be (When I’m Being my Best)
Overtip. Greet children when you greet their parents. When you think of a compliment, say it. …
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