I have sacrificed my thumbs for my mind. I have what are commonly referred to as ‘mommy thumbs’, an affliction resulting from overuse and over-stretching…
Recently in Ontario there has been controversy over the sex education being taught in our public schools. Speaking only for myself, I will say I…
In my vast experience, stress and stupidity feed off of each other in a Murphy’s Law sort of way — my stress contributes to a…
A few years ago, I was introduced to a very nice woman. As I was shaking her hand I was not thinking about her. Through gossip,…
Life seems to be one long lesson. Some times the best lessons are learned early. My first important job was as social worker in a…
As a continuation of last week’s “You Should” post, this week’s topic focusses on the triple refrain, “I would have. I should have. I could…
A friend of mine died of cancer last year. I spoke a few words at her memorial, told a few humorous stories and, I hope,…
Summer is my favourite season. I make it a point of honour to never complain about the heat. Or the mosquitoes. My complaint about summer…
“Live life to the fullest!” “Enjoy every day!” I’ve noticed that these sentiments are the sorts of things people tend to say to each other…
The original Starbuck was the first mate on the whaling ship the Pequod in the classic novel by Herman Melville, Moby Dick. Starbuck was a…