I know that change is supposed to be good—it’s what I tell my kids, anyway—but ever since my next-door neighbours moved two weeks ago, I haven’t been able to get over the loss. I didn’t expect to be so emotional, nor did I realize I’d grown so attached, but this family is extraordinary. They … [Read more...]
Labour Day is the New New Year’s Day (The Final Chapter – With Video)
I have written a few blogs about how I treat Labour Day like it’s New Year's Day. Ya know, back from vacation, back to school and back to reality. It’s a great time to exercise more and eat and drink less. Well, let’s just say I had the best of intentions but I’m easily swayed. Have a look at this … [Read more...]
Hello Neighbour
Ya know that expression good fences make good neighbors? I guess that’s true for some, but I found out this weekend that good neighbors make a great party. We live in Acton (yep, it's worth the drive) and it’s a pretty tight knit community; judging by the incredible hang-over I had Sunday … [Read more...]
how to be
I pulled into my driveway at breakneck speed on Sunday- you know, the day of rest- with my girls in the car- a little pressed for time and needing to get to a million things, as usual. My neighbour knocked on my door, two seconds later "Give me your car keys, I am going to wash your car. I just … [Read more...]
Canada Day Neighbourhood-style
As I'd finally become a citizen just days before Canada Day, there were lots of well-wishes and congratulations coming my way from our neighbours... there were small Canadian flags stuck in my garden and on my door, with red pinwheels whirling in the wind on our front lawn. I received cards and a … [Read more...]
Social Networking. Not just a virtual thing.
Marketers often spend a lot of time analyzing and strategizing about online social media - the power of social networking, the trend of online communities. I, of course, support this fully and completely. However, put aside the often present self-important navel gazing for a moment and at the core … [Read more...]