(Second article in the Purging series) They say humans are the only species that collects things. Which is true—have you ever seen a squirrel display its acorn collection on a little wooden rack? No, because squirrels have priorities. What is it about human beings that makes us want to collect? Seashells, Beanie Babies, spoons, bobbleheads—whatever..
Have you given much thought to the hereafter? No, not that hereafter. I’m not talking clouds, wings, and celestial choirs—I mean the other kind. The one where you walk into a room and wonder, “What am I here after?” If that’s happening more often than you’d like to admit, congratulations: you’re officially on the guest..
How do you know when spring has really arrived? Forget the official date on the calendar—it’s about as reliable as Wiarton Willy’s forecasts. No, the true signs of spring come from the world itself. And in Limehouse, that grand awakening of a new season happened on Sunday, May 4th. The following story is from my..
They say Christmas gets all the glory—but in our house, Easter was the real showstopper. And not just because of the chocolate (though let’s be honest, that certainly sweetened the deal). Easter had its own rituals, rules, and a distinct flair for fashion—especially if you were a little girl armed with white gloves and a..
Ever find yourself throwing a little pity party? Do you send out invitations to family and friends, or is it more of a solo affair? Recently, I caught myself indulging in one—an unusual moment for me, considering I’m typically the upbeat, resilient type—a fighter, not a quitter. But life has a way of testing even..
Ah, March. The month when Mother Nature flips through her seasonal wardrobe like a woman standing in front of her closet, dramatically declaring she has nothing to wear. One day, she’s bundled in a frosty winter coat, hurling icy winds at unsuspecting pedestrians just trying to grab their morning coffee. Then next? She’s flouncing around..
Feeling exhausted, running on empty, and fully embracing a don’t give a damn attitude toward life? Congratulations—you’ve officially entered February, the month when motivation goes into witness protection, your coffee lacks the power to kickstart anything, and even your cats seem personally offended by your existence. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about..
Ah, February—the brooding, temperamental middle child of winter. It stands as nature’s blunt reminder that the cold isn’t over, your New Year’s resolutions are likely in shambles, and Valentine’s Day may not live up to one’s expectations. If January is the month when we valiantly attempt to get our act together, February is when we..
Adoption day finally arrived. The first visitor was an elderly woman looking for a quiet companion to share her days. After carefully surveying the troop, it came as no surprise when she chose Chaplain—the only one who allowed her to pet him. Steven watched as Chaplain nestled into the woman’s lap, purring softly. It was..
Due to the length of this story, it will be in two parts. Have you ever told a story that runs the emotional gamut—surprise, amusement, anxiety, fear, happiness, sadness, and gratitude? Well, this tale checks every box and even throws in a little chaos for good measure. It’s not my story, but my son Steven’s…