I seem to be back on an oatmeal kick. Of course I've enjoyed oatmeal all my life, but hadn't had any for awhile and now I've had it three times over the last week. Brown sugar was always my go-to topping, but I saw someone online suggest fruit and almond milk. So I gave it a try! Blackberries and unsweetened vanill...

Yay! My son is back playing basketball for the winter. Happy for him for the skills and teamwork, and fun and friendships along the way. And happy for me, cuz it's one of my favourite Dad things to do: sitting in the stands, cheering on my son! So looking forward to the season! ~ mike

Well, it's the 24th! Whether you're celebrating with your family tonight or doing that tomorrow, I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! It's been a long year, with plenty of ups and downs, but today we are reminded of peace, love, joy, and hope that comes with the Birth of Jesus. It's a reason to ce...

November 13th. But I think it's a day we should celebrate all year long. What can you do today to bring a little kindness into the world? Hmmm.. I've got some thinking to do; and then some action to follow up! If we all spread a little kindness today, and tomorrow and the next day, and the next.... Wow! that would ...

I was in my house, looking out at my front yard at all the leaves from the neighbourhood that had blown against my fence. And I thought: "great! more work!" Then I got outside and took a good look at the assortment. I realized the beauty of all the different leaves together in one spot. It's my new favouri...