One of my friends who is younger than I am has already written her obituary. It strikes me as a smart, pre-emptive and necessary exercise to prepare for the inevitable. I did it for my…
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A tribute to our fathers, uncles, grandparents and everyone who suffered and sacrificed through war
As baby boomers, most of us have personal connections to veterans and we want to ensure that their sacrifices are never forgotten. About a year ago I sent an essay to the First Person column…
Don’t laugh! Ironing can be a beautiful thing
The First Person essay I’ve Started Ironing My Bedsheets and It’s Totally Addictive in The Globe and Mail the other day hit home with me. I’ve never regarded ironing as a chore and Liz D’Andrea’s…