

Paddle Your Own Canoe
I am privileged to have good friends. Recently I added a new one. And she loves to canoe. Although paddling your own canoe through...


Modest Resolutions
With age - or some would say wisdom - comes moderation of youthful expectations. After heading to bed with my kids at 10:30 pm on New...


The Magic of Christmas
I cannot help but become excited as Christmas draws near. Thinking of... Singing Christmas carols in the car Playing shinny at the public...


Fashion is in hibernation
I am far too old to be cold. Bring on the funny looking hats, the huge snugly scarves, the extra layers of clothing that add 40 pounds,...

Not Ready for Winter
I work in Muskoka a few days a month. It always amazes me how many Muskokans absolutely love winter. They snowmobile and ice fish and...

Mom's Home Cooking
I love to eat...pretty much any type of food. But my favourite is my mom's cooking. I am a mediocre cook at best. I am able to put...

Kraft Dinners
Kraft Dinner has been around since 1937. I was coming home from work late and my children were at home hungry. The three older ones know...


Local Fairs
Growing up I loved the Western Fair. The smells emanating from the food tent. The odours from the animals. The Cobra and The...


Escaping the room
We solved the mystery. Growing up I loved Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys' mysteries. Zig Zag Escape Rooms was able to replicate that...


The Last Hurrah
Go jump in the lake! Four more sleeps...let's plan to squeeze as much as we can from summer for those few remaining days...so if you can,...