Life

I’m a non-taster

No, I didn’t say that I have no taste. I said I’m a non-taster. Here’s what that means. I joined BzzAgent a few years back. They run campaigns in which

Local phone service: You’d think I’d learn

Ever since we could choose a home phone service provider, I’ve found myself beguiled by cheaper deals. You name it, I’ve probably tried it. And I’ve suffered through: * bundles that

Yikes! I’m 40 today

Today I can no longer deny that I’m middle aged. I was born in what they call the summer of love, a year that includes these events: * Canada turned 100 * Charlie Chaplin

Charlene’s day in court

Last May, Charlene came home shaken up. A few blocks away, she stopped to yield to oncoming traffic in a yield lane and was rear-ended. The other driver (in a BMW SUV) took

Honest Ed on money

Toronto icon “Honest Ed” Mirvish died last week. Mirvish rose from poverty to become a successful businessman and a patron of the arts and a city builder. I found this quote from Mirvish