People + Community Bill and MAO sharing a conversation on the balcony, June 2026

“love, DAD”

saBEE,

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. – Helen Keller At 97, my father-in-law Bill is in an enviable position by many measures. He and his 91-year-old wife Wilma are aging in place – still in their home,…

Home + Garden maoVee Garden Plan map and planting guide showing three raised beds, greenhouse, and fabric grow bags Plattsville, Ontario

maoVee Garden

saBEE,

A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. – May Sarton At this time last year we were setting up the garden for the very first time – raised beds purchased and assembled, a greenhouse, loads of compost…

Life Journal Empty stage during intermission at Guys & Dolls, Stratford Festival

Guys & Dolls

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We don’t remember days, we remember moments. – Cesare Pavese Back in March we spent an evening remembering being 17. One of the things I remembered was being part of the high school production of Guys & Dolls. I was the music director and played piano in a four-piece band, I…