Unfinished Business In my previous post, I neglected to discuss our stop at a local home for a home cooked lunch, allowing us the opportunity to sample local cuisine. Our host, Stella, was very gracious, though shy and deferential. The meal was preceded by Stella kneeling in front of each guest, washing our hands in…

I have always been fascinated by the idea of Africa. Africa, the continent. Africa bearing the stain of Apartheid. Africa, the continent of mystical and mythical animals, roaming the untamed savannah. Africa, where survival is often based on either eating, or being eaten. Various authors have fed this craving, such as Bryce Courtney and Wilbur…

Translated: Shine Collette Shine!!! An homage to our tour operator. This was the daily greeting of our South African guide each day as she navigated us through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana on our trip of a lifetime to a continent I had always hoped to experience – it did not disappoint! The inimitable Lomkhosi (Khosi)…

Some things are simply irreplaceable. It’s funny how something so innocuous as a set of wrenches can mean so much. Of all my father’s worldly possessions, his old wrenches mean more to me than any other possession I have inherited of his. I would be devasted if something were to happen to them. When I…

When in Rome, do as the Roman’s do. Well, our Roman Murray Wolfe arrived 3 weeks early on April 8, 2025, but otherwise a healthy 6 pounds 2 ounces. He had a couple minor setbacks, but arrived home on April 20 – a day of joy for all of us. Handsome like his Papa! Welcome…

Ahh, the joys of aging. If you are a man, you will know what I am talking about. You suddenly discover a 2 inch hair growing out of your nose. Where did that come from? It wasn’t there yesterday! Oh and that eyebrow hair that is wrapped around your glasses? That happened overnight. How does…

It was 1980 and I was newly married and living in Lindsay Ontario. It had been a long year and many life changing adjustments were underway. Aylmer and Malahide Telephone Company (later Amtelecom, and later yet, Eastlink), had bought Cambray Telephone Company, just a few kilometres north of Lindsay. Cambray was the last “common battery”…

I tend to stay away from politics on this platform. It was intended to be light, self deprecating, and from time to time, thought provoking. I don’t like to get into my political leanings, and respect that others have different views than I. Frankly it makes me uncomfortable to have a conversation with others on…

“The golden years are not so golden”. I have heard this many times over my life, tongue in cheek from some, deadly serious from others. Not everyone ages the same, has the blessing of good health, or the ability to travel and have loving family surround them. But my goodness, how much better can life…

I went ice skating over the weekend. I really couldn’t say no, though I was quite nervous – scared really – that I would fall on my keister and embarrass myself. I even wore a bulky hat in the event I fell and hit my head. At this age, I don’t need a concussion. You…