Visiting Mom

My days seem to be ruled by video calls and COVID-19 work.  We did have the pleasure of a good conversation with our neighbours at noon. They are fearful of the grocery stores and apparently don’t have a lot of groceries.  We had a nice chat and each offered help should either be in need. …

Be like Grandpa Waters

Here is Grandpa Waters. It’s an old photo of him with my Grandmother and my Dad. From what I can guess, this is likely around 1940 (?) or so and my grandfather would be into his 50’s. I was thinking about my Grandpa’s life in the midst of this current crisis. He came to Canada…

April 1st

Growing up, I think this was one of my Dad’s favourite days! In the morning (because the unwritten rule said pranks came to an end at noon – at least in our house) my Dad would have one of his favourite lines ready.  Usually is that a spider on the wall, and when you looked…