Up until this weekend, the last time I was on a plane? November 21st 2019. None of us knew what was coming so that occasion went uncelebrated. I went to Jamaica with my son. Back then, I took a short haul from Ottawa to Toronto on a Saturday night and stayed at an airport hotel … Continue reading First Flight in 2 years
If I’d been asked by The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to speak to the DC crowd a bit before the main attraction. This is what I'd say........ Good morning neighbours and friends of Canada. Thanks for the chance to speak here at the Capitol before your 46th President, Joe Biden comes out to … Continue reading Warming up a weary crowd at the Capitol!!
This time of year has always been special for me. When I woke up on Thursday morning my immediate thoughts were of “Ratings Day”. I’d almost forgotten!!!! This week is when the Fall radio Diary results are normally released across Canada. I say normally but not this year. I will explain later. Fall ratings can … Continue reading Radio!!!! Down but not out!!!
When speaking with friends and radio fans over the decades, a very common denominator is the universal “I love that song” moment. “It reminds me of..... (insert here). Well, I’m listening to the July 4th Edition of American Top 40 with Casey Kasem from 1970 and guess what? “I love that song” Moment!!!! This is … Continue reading Why 1970 was the greatest year of my life.
We lived in Nova Scotia for 2 and a half years. It was life changing. In many communities, even passing people on the street means eyes down and feet moving. In Nova Scotia, standing in line for Tim’s or entering an elevator meant you’d soon know a great deal more about the person next to … Continue reading Fare thee well love
Feeling afraid and anxious are normal emotions, especially now. We’re officially a global village.
Then he pulled out a note and handed it to Dawn and said, "look what I found inside the chair". It was a note from Dawn's Grandma Anderson. It was dated October 1984. It provided providence about the chair's history. It went back to at least 1934 when they purchased it.
After 6 weeks of sleeping better, I have some free advice so it’s worth every penny.
I could while away the hoursConferrin' with the flowersConsultin' with the rainAnd my head I'd be scratchin'While my thoughts were busy hatchin'If I only had a brain Incivility in Canada? Say it ain't so? It's been a damaging few weeks in our Nation. The Federal Election rhetoric was brutal. Social Media in particular, but all … Continue reading If I Only Had A Brain – aka Endorphins versus Cortisol
I now really like Autumn. And sharing some thoughts on the season.
