In 2005 Darlene and I pulled out of Avon Park Ford in Stratford, driving our brand spanking new Ford Focus. I remarked as we turned onto Huron St, “This is likely the last gasoline powered vehicle that we’ll buy in our lifetime.” I truly believed that I would “drive it … Continue reading
Part of the routine of daily life includes a visit to the local supermarket. We’re able to walk to the local Rey for our groceries. There seems to be two large chains in the city: Rey and Super 99—the latter is owned by the current president. There’s nothing political in … Continue reading
Many of my colleagues in Parry Sound have started looking towards the first day of school a little more seriously. As you soak-up the last days of summer vacation, consider that Dee & I have been back teaching for 4 weeks now. If you think going into school in August … Continue reading
[I was tempted to begin typing, “When I was a kid…”, but I don’t think comparison is exactly the angle I want to take here. So…] I think it’s a great that Ontario has a law requiring a baby seat in the car before new parents can take a newborn … Continue reading
The broker wanted us to pay $150 for the delivery. I was upset about the price. We negotiated and agreed—me, begrudgingly—on $100. Well, he may get his $50 yet. The boxes arrived today. In order to receive them, we needed to have our Inventory and Bill of Lading. Both … Continue reading