I'm not sure where the inspiration for this post came from or why. Perhaps it's because reading never stops in this house (for that I am grateful). Books are abundant, and we trip to the library often. Books also raise questions. Questions about words. Words are...
Every person who knows me, knows how much I enjoy riddles. Thinking back on my life, this is not something new for me, as I do recall not only how I gravitated to games like Zelda, but also ploughing through lateral logic books, rebus puzzles and anything similar I...
Before leaving the house this evening, venturing out with my backpack and laptop in tow, I take one last moment to hug my kids and ask: "What should Daddy write about in his blog this week?". It's a trusty tool I bring out whenever I am experiencing a bit of a...
Snow. To some the word is no different from plenty of other, choice, four-letter words. It comes every Winter without question in this province. Sometimes we receive the good fortune, however, to receive its cold, white kiss before October is even given the...
It's the first day of school! And you're off on your way, To discover great things, In a new sort of way. It will be scary at first, As you hop on the bus. But soon you'll forget, All the worry and fuss. It's hard to believe, that in grades one and grade three, How...
Moved and in awe at both the similarities and difference of my two lovely young ladies, today seemed like a good day for some creative rhyming (inspired, of course, by one of my favourite of authors). The Dad Who Is Glad One glorious fine day, with the Sun in the sky,...
I am not entirely sure what sparked it for me recently, but some conversation or observation over the past few weeks really got me into thinking back to the books of my childhood; everything from The Bearenstain Bears collection and the world of Robert Munsch, to the...
Each week I sit down to write about something relevant in my life that brings me joy and satisfaction. Sometimes, I'll admit, it's easier to find inspiration that others; which is not to say I have a hard time finding joy, but rather the process of writing can at...
A quick tale of two sisters, who live in Elora, One is named Audrey, the oldest, is Nora. Though each comes complete with their own distinct traits, When combined there's no telling just what they'll create. Like snow forts, and stories, and games with no rules, For...
Today's post comes courtesy of a very special request from Audrey, who asked me to write a story based on one of her favourite series of books by Laura Numeroff. If you've never read the "If you give a mouse a cookie" series, they are fun for young readers and the...
A _____ out on the Town.
Explore what they’re for.
Here I go once more
…and somthing is Missing