I’m currently working on a book project, Outdoor Kids: Adventures in Nature, that features chapters on all kinds of family activities. Much of what I’m writing about stems from my regular contribution to the Kidz Ink series of magazines. My chapters on snowshoeing, mountain biking, winter camping, letterboxing, backyard science, downhill skiing, children’s gardening (plus […]
I’ve lived through a couple of online waves of this video — in fact, I was an early spreader of the craziness. And despite repeated viewings, I still believe that this song — this video — is truly a thing of comic beauty. At first glance, I thought “this has to be a fake… Incredibly […]
The latest issue of Trent Magazine is hitting mailboxes across Peterborough, Canada, and, really, around the world. The online edition will be available soon. In the meantime, here is a sneak peek. My editorial from the current edition.
This Globe and Mail/Census video portrays Peterborough as a welcoming, wonderful place for retirees, but a tough place for “the younger people.” “We have been called ‘Geriatric City,’” says Alan Wilson, 82. “There are so many seniors in Peterborough,” adds Iabell Graham, 88. “Pretty soon there won’t be any young ones. They all leave!” According […]
On the Road to Healing: “From Indian Residential School to Truth and Reconciliation” Conference Held in Peterborough There was stark reality on display at the “From Indian Residential Schools to Truth and Reconciliation” conference, held this past weekend at Trent University, in Peterborough, ON. There was also a great deal of strength and hope. The […]
It’s no secret that I’m a Radiohead fan. I don’t try to record their music often, though. Unless I have something original to add, it is not really worth it. It’s kind of like covering the Beatles. This time, though, I think I have something a bit different. The original track was a heavily electronica-based, […]
From my coverage of the Trent University Ryle Lecture. For the full story, please see Trent’s news feed. Spirited debate helps students to form their own ideas, theories and beliefs Dr. Sally Haslanger’s “revisionary” ideas in her talk, “Ideology is a Moral Issue,” struck a chord with students and faculty on Tuesday, March 20, igniting […]
It always makes me chuckle when I read people knocking Sidney Crosby. Particularly in the comment sections of stories about Sidney Crosby. “He’s not the best player in the league.” “He’s overrated.” “So and so is better than him.” I often wonder if these naysayers are watching the same game. If there is another player […]
While Peterborough may have taken a hit in the new Money Sense Magazine “Best Places to Live” rankings this year — falling from 38th last year to 55th this year — there is a silver lining. For those of us who walk and bike regularly, Peterborough is definitely moving up. We’re currently sitting at 35th […]