When friends retire

We are of that age, I must confess. We are getting older…not old, just older. And some things mark this age. Some of our friends are struggling with significant health issues, and others with downsizing or moving. And others are retiring. Now, having retired 3 times, I can tell you that it is both frightening…

HE is our refuge and strength

How does this look? Delicious it was! Cream, strawberries, and dark chocolate on a fresh croissant with icing sugar on top. And just to boot served on royal doulton… I mean, Royal Doulton! Where did I get this delicious dessert? Well, I was out for coffee with my friend Robert at the Italian Centre. I…

Friendship memories

When I was seven years old, my best friend was Johnny Giles. We lived in Orillia, and he lived across the street. We did everything together. We rode our bikes, ran outside until the streetlights came on, chased around with balls and bats, pretended we were Batman and Robin (that was a thing then), and…