Mom is 88 today – here’s a picture of her and her brother (with the mustache) and her sisters along with Ray who is married to Joyce (they have hatts on). I’ve often wondered what it is like to come from a big family. Mom is a piano player, can sew, can cook, can organize…
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To the big smoke
Ever wonder why Toronto is called the big smoke? Here’s what I found: “The Big Smoke was first used by Australian writer Alan Rayburn and popularized by Canadian journalist Alan Fotheringham. Fotheringham used the nickname to depict Toronto as a city with a giant reputation and nothing to show for it. “ Okay – well that’s one…
Visiting in a pandemic
I had to go to the office this week to sign some legal documents and as it was such a nice day I decided to have a visit with Mom and Dad. Mom lives in a retirement residence nearby and with the pandemic has really impacted that home and her. Living in isolation, eating in…
Hybrid Thoughts 