Sunset in Collingwood
When Charlene and I are unsure what to do while sitting at home and when the day gets late, there is always the opportunity to watch a sunset. We have been to many places, but if we want to see a sunset close to home,…
The Story Behind This Pic – CN Tower
Every picture I take has a story behind it. This picture is of Charlene, but the story is more about disobedience than enjoyment. It is such an iconic figure in the Toronto skyline that we can see the CN Tower from over 50 km away…
Feversham Gorge – The Story Behind The Pic
There is a story behind this picture, which is one of my favourites: rocks sometimes move. I took this photo back on June 15, 2018. We were on one of many day trips. My heart surgery was just months away, and I wanted to make…
The Story Behind This Picture – Zodiac
The date is August 31, 2019. It was a beautiful summer day in Brockville, Ontario. My beloved wife and I were exploring this city because of the Tall Ships event that weekend. Each year, the Tall Ships return to this Lake Ontario city. I had…
Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden
The date was April 10, 2022. We were taking the scenic route home from a recent trip to eastern Ontario. The route took us through a small town when we spotted a small sign pointing to the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden. We were curious and…
Where the Money I$
I love building maps, creating itineraries, and researching things to do, so when I was asked what recommendations there were for Ottawa for a grandma and her grandson on the theme of money, I jumped right to it. Well, that is an incorrect statement. I jumped right to it AFTER we…
Doors Open – Oshawa
For us, it was the first Doors Open event of the year. I mapped out the places I wanted to take Charlene and made an itinerary. Our first stop was the Ontario Regiment Museum. I have been wanting to go here for years and we finally made it on the…
Doors Open – Hamilton
“When is your play coming out?” I was asked by this young woman who was very proud of her job at Theatrix Costume House in Hamilton. I replied with my usual confidence when I was pulling someone’s leg, “Next week.” She was excited by this and…
Doors Open 2024
Years ago, when we discovered the joys of travelling, we stumbled upon a Doors Open site. I had planned to visit a site without knowing about this free event. Since then, Doors Open has been a priority event. Sadly, as with many other volunteer-run organizations,…
Summer Coastal Road Trip
Last summer, we went to Alaska for our summer vacation. This year, we will drive the east coast of Canada and a small bit of the USA. This is a trip that I have always wanted to do. Three weeks of driving, hiking, sightseeing, camping…