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.
This is our first Christmas without Santa Claus at the centre of it. Learn about how we have replaced the stories of the North Pole and the Baby Jesus with real-life, human connections that are making our Christmas experience the most memorable one yet.
Living a Life of Honour is, for me, the very best way to show respect to all of those who died in wars for Canada and who, to this day, continue to serve and protect others in the name of democracy and freedom. This post is about the value or lack thereof, of symbolic gestures. It is about being media savvy. It is about change being a part of life and of a country’s history. It is about Remembrance Day but, much bigger issues, too. I hope that you will all take the time to read my words.
In 2014, when Sesame Street turned forty-five, I wrote this blog post about the importance of a television show for children that, for my money, was the best of all… Read More »Sesame Street Turns Fifty!
This is one post in a series. Each post will focus on one song by the Canadian rock n’ roll band The Tragically Hip. I am a fan, not an… Read More »The Tragically Hip: Song #17- Grace, Too.
This is one post in a series. Each post will focus on one song by the Canadian rock n’ roll band The Tragically Hip. I am a fan, not an… Read More »The Tragically Hip/Gord Downie: Song #9- Trick Rider
This post is about the issue of gender and male privilege. It talks about simple ways in which women have to change and adapt who they are in order to be successful in a “man’s world”. In short, this post talks about the systemic nature of gender inequality and how we accept much of it without even realizing we are doing so. Hopefully, some good discussion will come as a result of this post.
On Friday, Leah and I and many thousands of our friends, will be marching together in Toronto to raise awareness of the consequences of Climate Change. This post talks about how close we are to going the way of the dinosaurs. It, also, talks about how our family has changed our lifestyle to lessen our impact on the planet. Thanks to all who taking your own steps to help create a healthier world for all of us.
When you are a quiet person like me, it is important to find a way to have your voice heard amid the din of our hectic world. This is especially true for children.
This post is about a bear, a girl and a special birthday. Life is, indeed, good.
Sometimes we get to make our own choices. Sometimes, our choices are made for us. This post is about choices made and choices taken away on that fateful day in NYC on 9/11/2001.