Posts & Podcasts

  • Dealing with Regrets: Embrace Growth and Forgiveness

    Do you have regrets? When I say regrets, I mean real regrets. Not, I should have ordered a pizza instead of a sub for lunch or I should have chosen the seven iron instead of the eight iron on my approach shot. Real regrets can eat at you for days, weeks, months, and years as… Read more

  • Top Beaches and Lakes to Explore near Huntsville, Ontario

    Top Beaches and Lakes to Explore near Huntsville, Ontario

    The other day I had a lull in my schedule. I could have napped, watched tv, doom scrolled, or worked on other projects. But, then I remembered where I live and how I’m literally situated within minutes of several lakes and beaches. So we got ready, even scooped up my nephew on the way, and… Read more

  • Exploring Life as a Writer in Muskoka

    Exploring Life as a Writer in Muskoka

    One of the best things about my chosen career – first as a journalist, then a writer, and now adding other media disciplines – is getting to meet wonderful personalities and visit fun places. Though a lot of the time I mostly share the personal experiences and podcast personalities on my blog and socials, a… Read more

  • Experience a Rustic Retreat Near Whitby

    Experience a Rustic Retreat Near Whitby

    If you’re like us and have super full schedules due to careers, freelance gigs, and kids’ competitive sports, it’s not easy to find time to getaway. But, when a cousin’s 50th birthday pops up, you make time. After all, as many of us keep adding decades to our age (I’m still a couple years away),… Read more

  • A Memorable Evening with AFC Toronto: Behind the Scenes

    A Memorable Evening with AFC Toronto: Behind the Scenes

    I was really lucky to be the parent chaperone for my daughter’s team as they had some tremendous experiences at the AFC Toronto match against Ottawa on July 10. It’s always fun to be behind the scenes and see how everything gets put together. The events team and staff for AFC Toronto at York Lions… Read more

  • Steve Marriner chats about music career, current tour

    A fantastic interview and chat with a Canadian blues superstar! Steve Marriner, who won two Junos as a founding member of MonkeyJunk, recently released Hear My Heart and is on a heavy duty tour across our great nation. Scroll to the end of the post for links to his music and to get tickets. He joined… Read more