Ahhh Christmas. The season of peace, joy, good will towards others, not to mention eggnog, turkey, and twinkly lights, is upon us. I’m writing this little missive in early November, when we’ve only had a …more
It’s that time of year again. Remembrance Day is not far off. Not exactly a topic that naturally lends itself to a supposedly humorous column. But sometimes, funny memories of growing up in Leaside are …more
Okay, I admit it. I have a problem. It has to do with my age. The number is simply too big. This was brought home recently when a group of my high school classmates started …more
I’ve already written in this space about just how excited my twin brother and I were as kids as the final days of June dragged by and the summer beckoned. My powers of concentration were …more
One of the great blessings of my Leaside childhood was growing up in a home less than a block from Howard Talbot Park. While it seems less common among young parents today, our wonderful mother …more
During those hot and hazy summer weekends of our adolescence, when for some reason we weren’t at the family cottage, my brother Tim and I would end up spending a good part of our Saturdays …more
I remember the feeling so well. Sitting in the classroom at Bessborough Public School in early June, dreaming of summer vacation. The weeks never dragged more slowly than when the sun was out, the temperature …more
Well, it’s election time. You can tell by how many times your phone or doorbell rings just as you sit down to dinner. Yes, I know, on a Friday evening, you may not want to …more
As a kid, I was always fascinated by things that flew — airplanes, gliders, rockets, helicopters, and yes, hovercraft. If you happened to make it through my column in the last issue of Leaside Life, …more
The grainy photo reminds me that this all unfolded more than 43 years ago in Leaside. When I was 15 and living at the corner of Parkhurst and Donegall, I was apparently not content with …more
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