You’ve got brains to burn — that’s what my ninth grade teacher said to me. According to the Brandon School Division, her name was Mrs MyFanway Keogh but I believe most knew her as Van Keogh. She likely had no idea how profound that one...
Let’s talk about the Super Bowl. The 2017 Super Bowl featured the New England Patriots versus the Atlanta Falcons. The Patriots were victorious after coming back from a 28-3 deficit in the third quarter. I was cheering for the Falcons, but I have had the opportunity...
I live in a province with extreme weather. Our summers can heat up to 36℃ and our winters can be -36℃. About 15 years ago I started running to keep my fitness level up while I was travelling. I took a Couch to 5km running...
I just hope we are good winners. – Bill Murray I like baseball. I like softball. I like most sports. I like the playoffs and I really like the World Series. I like the Blue Jays. I like an underdog. I like a good story. I like the Chicago Cubs. I was...
The Olympics are over and The Tragically Hip has played (what could be) their last concert, ever. What a weekend. I always feel a bit sad when the Olympics end because I really enjoy watching my country compete, and also love watching humans do super human...
Why would an Olympian compete in poopy water? I don’t know, but I have a theory. I’m not an Olympic calibre athlete. I’m sure that is not shocking to anyone. I am however, an Olympic enthusiast and have had the pleasure, and the challenge, of working...
June seems to be littered with milestones, or certainly my June 2016. This month, my oldest stepdaughter got married, my youngest stepdaughter moved onto high school, and my second niece graduated high school. Just like that, they are all in new chapters of their lives. And of...
My mother worked as the Assistant Director at a Daycare for about 25 years. It became clear to me that she has a gift with children, and also a passion for them. My family believes that kids are treasured resources, and of course, with my mother’s...