Over the years I have been fortunate to have travelled a fair bit. I am proud of having been to every country in Europe and my total...

Being in public office has its challenges, especially during a pandemic, when performing daily duties can be very difficult. Durham’s...

It seems every time I turn around we’re losing or giving something up. The latest is cursive writing, something which is being...

The way we receive our news and information has drastically changed in the last decade, or so. The top sources for receiving the latest...

Since I first discovered the internet I have been a big proponent of its value… that is, until I had an altercation with Dr. Google (the...

I am one of those people who can’t imagine life without chocolate. In fact, I am sure it was the first ingredient in my baby bottle, all...

Let’s face it, to say 2020 has not been the greatest year in recent history, is an understatement. But let’s not bash ourselves over the...

With the holidays just ahead, and an endless list of things still to get, we have to remember to reflect on how well we help others. I...

I love how vehicles are becoming more techie than I will ever be, and as long as everything works, all is well. Unfortunately, last week,...

Starting a new business is difficult, challenging, and quite stressful at the best of times. Starting a new business during a pandemic is...

Parking in a busy mall or public lot is always a challenge, especially as we approach the Christmas season. I honestly believe there is...

While looking at my calendar, I realized this weekend was supposed to be the Santa Claus parade in Toronto. I have always loved the...

Every so often my mind drifts back in time and I find myself reminiscing about the good old days. Today I seem to fixated on October,...

Retirement seems to be something we are all thinking about, regardless of what age we are. I suppose, if I had thought a little more...

One of my favourite Shops in Port Perry is the Wee Tartan Shop, on Queen Street. Ok, so I may be Dutch, and not Scottish, but that...

As many of you know, last week the Provincial government wisely made a difficult decision to close a number of establishments, in an...

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It is amazingly difficult to come to grips with the fact that we have been in, what many are calling, ‘The New Normal’, for nearly seven...

Human behaviour has always fascinated me. The way people act and behave varies around the world, but there are several traits which seem...

September has always been one of my favourite months, as leaves begin to slowly transform into bright reds and yellows. The need for a...