A low-key Saturday afternoon at home. I’m upstairs getting ready to take son number 2 to get a haircut. Son number 1 is down the hall sequestered in his bedroom—supposedly doing homework, but more likely watching Youtube or Netflix. He has an invisible forcefield protecting him from any attempts at intrusion by me, more conventionally known as noise-cancelling headphones. As it turns out, I am the noise to be cancelled. I regret the day I agreed to buy that diabolical device for him.
This story is from the April/May 2021 edition of Our Canada.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the April/May 2021 edition of Our Canada.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
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
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
Fighting Shape
‘Months later and I’m still sore from Boxfit!’
WHEN IDA MET HARRY...
Pure magic ensued on stage, over the airwaves and throughout their lives together
FRESH AIR
Savouring Canada’s spectacular natural beauty
