Shades of Summer

Unlike many people, summer isn’t my favourite time of year. I don’t do well in the heat and humidity, I don’t have a garden, and I miss my sister, who is usually away for most of the summer. This summer, however, has been great, and I’m amazed that we’re already nearly halfway through August. So what’s…

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Summer Vacation

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When I was growing up, we spent two weeks at Orr Lake every summer. I have lots of great memories, but one of my earliest is of evening walks to the store for the daily newspaper for my Dad and treats for us kids. Here’s a photo of my mother and me from around that…

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This city I call home

Hamilton Ontario

I’ve been living in Hamilton for over 25 years now. That’s less than half my life, but longer than I’ve lived anywhere else. In fact, I’ve lived in my current home longer than any of my previous residences! When I first moved here, Scott used to quiz me by naming places and having me tell him…

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