Being the creatures of habit that we two 82-year-old birds are, my wife, Cathy, and I are finding that life through these past five weeks of self-isolation is not much diŽerent from the schedule that we normally keep. We still manage to fill our average 14 to 16 daily waking hours with a regular routine—one that satisfies us both. We enjoy reading a large selection of magazines that continue to arrive with their usual regularity; I also have a penchant for novels by my favourite author, John Grisham, and I read the daily newspaper first thing with my coffee.
Throw in the successful completion of a Sudoku puzzle and the better part of my morning is shot!
Our home is usually where we, our kids and our grandkids gather for holidays and birthday celebrations, but since we are all sequestered in our own homes, we gathered via Zoom on Easter morning. We spent two full hilarious hours in conversation, telling stories of our lives such as they are, just like we always do, only usually with lots of home cooked Maritime food. It was a blast as we could see everyone, and the absence of bodies didn’t quell our entertainment one bit.
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Day & Night
Clive Branson of Ottawa explains the fascinating psychological effect of seeing the same scene in daylight and then at night
BACK-ROAD ADVENTURES
Capturing the history and beauty of Quebec’s Eastern Townships in winter
A Very Merry Christmas
Waiting for the turkey to roast has never been so much fun!
BEAUTIFUL BERMUDA
This lovely island nation boasts friendly locals and incredible views
Room with a View
This window on the natural world brings a sense of peace and joy
Sled dog Salvation
Tracing the incredible journey of a musher from Edmonton who fled her abusive spouse with her dog team and made it all the way into Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Christmas on Display!
Unpacking and showcasing the family collection of Santas, snowfolk and village scenes is an annual labour of love
SOLITARY PURSUITS
Enjoying brisk winter days in the great outdoors
WILLIAM POPE: An Artist for the Ages
A tribute to Norfolk County’s Naturalist
The Intrepid OJIBWAY
The story of a man, and a community, who fostered a sense of pride and dignity for those to come