Last week, a payroll person at the Montreal head office of my new employer emailed me to let me know that my first pay had bounced back when they attempted a direct deposit. It was a little unsettling because I would like anyone to be able to deposit into my account any time they wish. There should be no barriers to giving me money! …
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Whenever someone mentions grocery store flyers, my grandparents immediately come to mind. …
I didn’t want to grow vegetables this year. We’re not far from rural areas and we see bunnies and raccoons and skunks and even deer that would love to munch on fresh produce. I truly didn’t want to put the effort into a fence and all of the other things that go into putting in a garden. Not this year. …
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Every year, we talk about building a new deck. Every year we decide it’s too expensive or not a priority and we put it off. This year we decided to heck with it and got it done, bigger and better than we ever imagined, because of a lot of good luck. …
Deck Before and After Read More »
I’ve needed to get my picture taken recently. Once was for an upcoming Globe and Mail article about how and why doctors sometimes misdiagnose patients, the consequences. and some theories about how the medical profession can reduce the number of times it happens. The other for my new job at CJBK. And they were very different experiences! …
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Beginning August 4th, I’ll be part of a new morning show on London News-Talk 1290 CJBK. Â …
My Next Radio Adventure Read More »
Today is my last day at Free 981. I’m moving on to another radio adventure in London that I’m not at liberty to reveal yet. My colleagues and managers have known I’m going for a few weeks but out of respect for them, I chose not to say anything about it publicly until today. …
My number one pet peeve, over even the misuse of the apostrophe and coworkers putting delicate glasses on the bottom rack of the work dishwasher, is the way merchants conspire to rush time. …
One day you’re saying a new deck can wait. The next day, you’re working out a drawing with the contractor and watching the old deck come down. …
So, This is Happening Read More »
Perhaps your furniture taste leans toward Danish modern and you have a thing for bold, graphic area rugs. You can pick out upholstery fabric from 10 metres away and set a table so pretty it would make Martha Stewart weep. But when it comes to choosing a wall colour, you’re stopped cold. You are not alone. …
See Your Way to Better Colour Choices Read More »
Like a hunted wildebeast or the elusive sasquatch, capturing a two-year-old in the wilds of his own birthday party is not for the easily fatigued. …
Happy Birthday Little Man Read More »