Driving Miss Leah
This past weekend, my daughter, Leah and her friend, Emily, travelled with me to The University of Guelph campus for our third annual trek to participate in The Science Behind… Read More »Driving Miss Leah
Tom MacInnes
Among the many characters I play: husband, father, son, retired elementary school teacher, writer, Cape Bretoner, lover of hot tea and, above all else, a gentleman. I strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others. In Life, I have chosen to be kind.
Rose Blanche
In Canada, on November 11, we pause and reflect upon those whose lives have been affected by War. We call this day, Remembrance Day. In schools all over the country,… Read More »Rose Blanche
Compliments As Currency
For as long as I have can remember, people have told me that I am a good writer. I have been advised to “get that published” more times than I… Read More »Compliments As Currency
Nature Nurture
A boy was born today. The hospital played, “Ode to Joy” to announce his arrival. For a moment, Staff paused their treatments, Patients forgot their pain. Hope filled their hearts… Read More »Nature Nurture
Museum of Memories: a Lifetime of Reading to my Daughter.
You never know what a day is going to bring. Yesterday, while scrolling through my Twitter feed, I came across a tweet from an American teacher. She tweeted about her… Read More »Museum of Memories: a Lifetime of Reading to my Daughter.
Leaving For School
AUTHOR”S NOTE: This is a repost of an article that was written in 2018. My mother is 87 years old. Her mind is still sharp and she will make you… Read More »Leaving For School
The Magic of a Moment
On August 14, 2003, while driving home, I pulled in for gas. It was approximately 4:00pm. Little did I realize that at that same moment, power surges were knocking the… Read More »The Magic of a Moment
Change
I want to start off by thanking everyone for providing me with such a great list of word prompts. I have plenty of inspiration to draw from in the days… Read More »Change
Throwback Throw Down!!!
This is a #ThrowbackThursday post. When I first began using a blog as a means of expressing myself in writing and getting my words before an audience, I was fortunate… Read More »Throwback Throw Down!!!
If The Library Was On Fire
In the middle of my teaching career, I spent a few years out of the classroom in the glorious role of Teacher-Librarian at a large elementary school in Bowmanville, Ontario.… Read More »If The Library Was On Fire