Getting married is taking a risk

Today I’m off to do something I haven’t done in years – probably over 5 years to be exact.  I’m meeting with a couple to talk about my doing their pre-martial counselling.  Actually counselling is to strong a word – I prefer to think of myself as a guide to allow them to know each…

Happy Birthday Susan

Having raised two boys Wendy and I have been delighted to add two girls (may I call you girls?) to our family.  In this photo from Philip and Amanda’s wedding, Amanda and Susan are together.  Isn’t it a great photo? They both have great smiles, lots of love for our two boys (may I call…

The Question of Gay Marriage

I’ve been an admirer of President Obama on this blog, and though I do not reside in the USA nor wish to, I have to say that my admiration of him has been for a number of reasons; his being the first black man to be elected to this high office and what that means…