All posts in this series contain stories from my own life. *(If a music post has ended up in this section it means that the song has some connection to my life). I am a husband and father, a retired educator, a lifelong sports and music fan, a lover of hot tea and good company. I strive to be a good person. I have chosen to be kind.
My youngest daughter and I call ourselves the “Dynamic Duo”. She is fifteen years of age as I write these words. We have managed to achieve a form of personal… Read More »Christmas Stories To be Shared By The Fire: Like It’s Christmas by The Jonas Brothers
The first seven (yikes!) posts in this series can be found here, here, here, here, here, here and here. As my eighth day on the road began, I was greeted… Read More »The Great Canadian Road Trip…Song #77/250: Trick Rider by Gord Downie and the Country of Miracles…Family Road Trip Edition: Part VIII
The first four posts in this series can be found here, here, here and here. They shot a movie once In my hometown. Everybody was in it For miles around.… Read More »The Stars of Stage and Screen….Song #68/250: Chi Mi Na Morbheanna by The Rankin Family from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of the Film Margaret’s Museum….Family Road Trip Edition: Part V
The first three posts in this series can be found here, here and here. Some people may look at our suitcases and our touristy photos and call what we are… Read More »The Great Canadian Road Trip…Song #76/250: Chi Mi Na Morbheanna by The Rankin Family….Road Trip Edition: Part IV.
If you are a faithful reader of this blog then you will be aware that I was born and raised on the east coast of Canada on Cape Breton Island… Read More »The Great Canadian Road Trip…Song #74/250: Truck Got Stuck by Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans
As I type these words today, another school year is coming to an end here in Canada. The end of the school year is a funny time for all whose… Read More »The Great Canadian Road Trip….Song #73/250: Jackpot by Jocelyn Alice
On this page please find enclosed a complete list (with links) of every holiday-themed post I have ever written!!! If at any time during the holiday season you wish to… Read More »Let Me Stuff Your Stockings!
Sometimes a photo is more than just a photo. This is one of those times. As someone who writes a daily blog, it is my job to put the feelings… Read More »Christmas in Cape Breton
Technology and Information: Part #5 I have devoted a large portion of the last few years of my life to writing about music. I really came of age as a… Read More »News and Notes For This Day: November 3, 2023
Information and Technology: Part #4 Thank you to everyone who has read the first three posts in this series and especially to those who have reached out with a comment… Read More »News and Notes For This Day: November 2. 2023