Category Archives: Family Life

Ottawa and Notre Dame Cathedral

Posted on Thursday, September by

This past weekend, my family and I attended a wedding in Ottawa, our capital city. Since the schedule didn’t allow much free time, we were unable to see the Parliament buildings or the canal. The wedding took place at Notre … Continue reading →

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Countdown to the CNE

Posted on Tuesday, August by

Every year, for the last two weeks of August and ending Labour Day weekend, Toronto is host to the Canadian National Exhibition. It signals the end of summer and if you happen to be a native Torontonian, it’s in your … Continue reading →

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A Bridal Shower

Posted on Saturday, July by

Here in Canada, when a couple are getting married, the bride-to-be has a bridal shower held in her honour. I’m not sure why it’s called a shower, although it could be because the future bride is showered with gifts. Usually … Continue reading →

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iPod Repair Expands

Posted on Thursday, April by

My youngest son, Matt the iPod repair man, has just opened his second shop (iRepair.ca) at 2109 Yonge Street in Toronto, just south of Eglinton. His College Street shop is doing well and he needed more room for mail-in repairs. … Continue reading →

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Turkey Eggs

Posted on Friday, January by

My son-in-law’s parents live on a small farm just outside Cambridge. They have rabbits, chickens, turkeys, goats, and a few cows. Today they brought us some turkey eggs to try. They look like a regular egg, although twice the size, and … Continue reading →

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