Ontario July

We've just returned from a whirlwind visit to southern Ontario. First stop was St. Marys, aka the Stonetown. We lived here for fifteen years (1980-1995), yet never tire of the incredible architecture and gorgeous homes.

June In New England

We've just returned from New England and between its history, architecture, covered bridges, ocean breezes, delicious bowls of chowda, and gracious, warm American welcome we had a blast.

Sketches of Life

In 1968 I met Doug Andrews at the Art College of Ontario in Toronto. We hit it off immediately, and one day while we were sitting in the cafeteria laughing like a bunch of two-year olds on a sugar high he said, "I hope we're still friends when you're 64."

Doug Andrews

Home Is Where the Heart Is

We're home after a month long housesit in North Bay. One of the questions friends ask is does it feels 'weird' to live in someone else's home with their stuff rather than our own. The answer is a simple and emphatic no.

From Spas to B&Bs and Screaming Heads

Keegan had a spa treatment on Saturday afternoon, but once we returned home he wanted to play fetch on the deck. I tried three different times to capture our antics on video, but the results were dismal (my fault, not Keegan's) so this snapshot will have to suffice. Doesn't he look spiffy?

A Picker's Dream...North Bay Style

Two weeks ago our son-in-law spotted this place as we drove to Goulet Park for a stroll along the shores of Lake Nipissing. We assumed the building was a second hand store. Or perhaps a specialty shop of some kind. Today, John, Keegan and I decided to take a closer look.

Powassan Maple Syrup Festival

In spite of the rain (and a few snowflakes added to the mix) on Saturday we headed to Powassan to attend the 17th annual Maple Syrup Festival. Imagine our surprise when we discovered we weren't the only crazies venturing outdoors in such dismal weather.