A Good Distance
I was able to spend last week in the Palm Springs area of California on account of the kindness of some good friends. It was my third visit to Palm…
Walking Away
Last week, I walked away from the London head office of International Justice Mission Canada as the former executive director of the organization. My 121⁄2-year relationship with the organization ended…
On Resilience
After visiting my native terrain on Manitoulin Island last week, I’m ready to declare that the tamarack is my favorite tree. I’ve always been fond of this species (larix laricina,…
On Memory
Our house is full of family and personal artifacts. The bed in our guest room is covered with a quilt sewn by my mother. Framed wedding photos of my parents…
Stay Fresh and Green
I recently turned 65. I celebrated my birthday by building a long, low dry-stack stone wall as a landscaping feature in our back yard. I’ve never attempted to build a…
The Longest Mile
Judy and I are enthralled by the Appalachian Trail. Every summer for the past four years, we’ve set aside time to hike a section of the Trail, beginning at Monson,…
Going the Distance 2018: Why I Run
As those of you have been following my blog already know, I have been running since 2002 and have completed over 20 marathons. That’s not counting last Sunday when Judy…
My Farewell Tour
In view of my impending departure from IJM Canada, I’ve been doing a bit of a farewell tour for the past few weeks. I’m in good company, with the likes of…