Everything changed when my twin brother, Terry, and I entered Grade 7 at Bessborough. Suddenly, we had hit the big time! Our ranks swelled with the addition of the graduating Grade 6ers from Rolph Road …more
I remember the experience vividly – it was oddly surreal and must be exceedingly rare. There I was, sitting in front of my Grade 7 home room teacher at Bessborough School. Except it wasn’t 1971 …more
As this is a continuation of my August column, let’s pause a beat to catch you up. One sunny day in 1972, my twin brother, Terry, and I ventured further outside the comfortable confines of …more
My brother, Terry, and I grew up at the corner of Parkhurst and Donegall. We were a block from the shops on Bayview, a block from Talbot Park (and Leaside High) and four blocks from …more
For any proud Canadian, it’s not hard to notice that we’re currently facing a challenge to our very sovereignty. But while we navigate the aggressive tactics of the new administration to the south, one glorious …more
Well, here we are – where to begin? How did I end up in front of my computer, trying to write my first humour column for the ever-popular Leaside Life, a respected publication with such …more
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