This Play Is Under Review I was catching the latest on my favourite sportscast when the highlights showed a tennis match that ended when one of the players stopped playing after the referee called his shot out. His opponent kept playing and returned the shot to an open court. Upon the review, the ball was…
Do You Want To Build a Snowman? Where have all of our traditions gone? What great pieces of our past have been lost. What is stored in the proverbial attic hidden away from our sight? The magic of our past can be unlocked and shared with a new generation simply by recapturing some of the…
The Lies We Are Told As our world continues to change, at a pace never seen before, it is easy to become confused and disillusioned. Many aspects of our lives, that were sure things, or that we take for granted, might not turn out the way we expect. The shift is dramatic. I met an…
The Estate Grinch When a person in Canada dies, it is necessary for their estate to pass through Probate. Probate is the procedure by which a will is approved by the Court as the valid and last will of a deceased testator (the person who made the will). When someone dies without a valid will,…
My Gift To You I am not only the happiest man in the world, but I also happen to be the luckiest. Today I have the pleasure of celebrating 25 years of wedded bliss to my best friend. We have shared these years of discovery and along the way, have left our insecurities and fears…
A little kindness goes a long way It happens at the most unexpected times yet, most often it comes at the time when we need a beacon of hope in our periods of darkness. Sometimes these happenings are purely accidental and there is no pre-meditation. In all cases, the next step in the journey of…
YOU ARE HOME Rest easy my son for this part of your journey is complete. No more pain, no more disappointment, no more fears, or regrets. Once again, your spirit will live large and the gifts of my love will shower you. Breathe the cool air that soothes, energizes and allows you to soar. Run through…
SITTING IN A HOTEL ROOM After a long day and close to1000 km’s, It is nice to finish the day with good conversation and a nice glass of wine. Unfortunately, some days finish on the road and when you are by yourself, it is hard to be motivated to do anything other than mulling your…
SO EASY TO FORGET As I watch the debate roll on with regards to the changes to the EI Act, I become perplexed as the focus gravitates to what some Canadians think and believe about Atlantic Canadians. They actually feel that our part of the world is looking for a hand out rather than the…
Man, smell those lilacs Last week was a tough week with the loss of a good buddy. As I exited the church, I was engulfed in anger and unfortunately for me, and some of the dearest people close to me, they bore the brunt of my angry words, actions, and thoughts. What set me off…