Update from The Villa

It’s been a while, but let me tell what good things are happening. The need for new patio doors has been growing more urgent in my mind. While some maintenance was done three years ago it did nothing to really address the underlying issue. The doors are 35 years old and are not sufficient for…

The Waters

With Father’s Day just past us, I’ve been thinking about my Dad, and his Dad. I’m the third-generation male Waters to live in Canada. Before that, they were all in the UK, seemingly coming from the area now known as Chatham, but from one of the towns that now make up that city, the town…

Aging is not the end

Commissioner Harry Read was appointed to the Canada and Bermuda Territory when we were in CFOT being trained as cadets, and he was an immediate hit with our group. He was personable, funny, witty and had a communication style that kept us engaged, whatever the occasion. He made a significant impact upon my thinking, and…