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I was born and raised in the city of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, 500 miles North-West of Montreal, Canada. After living there 21 years our family moved to Toronto, a culture shock after coming from an isolated mining community.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Animals: 1 of 72
DEER WHO DANCE IN THE SHADOWSOne day during a hunting trip I heard cracking branches from thick woods. I wondered if it was a mother doe and her child, since more experienced deer are silent as a whisper. I got inside the instincts of those deer, and wrote the first version of this story that night. It was also my last deer-h... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What happened when I tried to include my family in my gardening project: 3 of 66
MY TURN TO MOW THE GARDENGardening is more than fun. It is hilarious. In fact, one time our family owned bragging rights to the tallest asparagus stalk in town. It grew to a height of about five feet, and we treated it like a friend, one who was welcome to live on in what used to be a large garden in the backyard of the home ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Imagination: 3 of 45
URSUSA powder of March snow upon a fallen log provided relief for the Chief Guardian's bruised nose. Earlier this morning he scraped this tender area against a sharp branch. Its hurting point remained behind as others of his forest-dwelling clan moved into attack position.He continued to slowly rub his furry face against the ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When that killer headache strikes: 1 of 10
A STROKE VICTIM RECOVERY ADVENTURESeven years ago a stroke changed my life, coming like a bolt of lightning, even though there was no storm. Three weeks before I was bragging about being physically fit and very active. Camping, canoeing and hiking were favorite sports, which never taxed me.After being tested at one hospital, ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When you look at me: 37 of 309
This Day, ForeverJoyful shouts are memories frommy own childhoodyoung childrennoisy across our view, livinglife, my tummy pushing forward,hair balding, wearing ahat in the coolness of this day.these young ones escapingmom's advice, baredheads nor glovesto warm their souls, quick glancesacross the road beforeleaping into new a... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Christmas: 11 of 79
A FRIEND FOREVERColin awoke to the sounds of someone moaning. His warm feet on a cold floor sent shivers along his spine. Daddy's snores followed Colin downstairs.He was silent as a coyote. Because children were supposed to be in bed this time of day.Down the stairs he sneaked, steps creaking along the way. Now he heard a muf... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Family: 15 of 101
A CIRCLE OF FIREFLIESToday is my first overnight camping trip, just grandpa and me, Brendan."Will you be afraid?" he asked."No," I told him. "Grandpa, I'm almost eight years old." He gave me an awesome high-five. For an old guy, he's kind of cool. My mom and dad didn't want to come. I wish they would have."They still need tim... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Lessons in life: 34 of 220
AWAY FROM THE CITYA three-week visit with our daughter, husband and two grandchildren on their mini ranch in Alberta was an experience, which will last for a long time.Little did I know animal scents would try to drive me to distractions. Not being born on a farm meant my nostrils were quite sensitive. And my feet were carefu... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Grandparents: 6 of 36
KEEPER OF THE ROSEIf only Grandma Laura didn't have to live in a Nursing Home. During their last visit, Brad's footsteps sounded like thunder as he hurried to grandma's room. It was sad to see her in that old wheelchair staring out the window. Pictures on her dresser were of grandma in her rose garden, with Brad alongside.Hea... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Can second marriages work?: 16 of 87
MARRIED ALMOST 33 YEARSMy dear wife, Esther, was divorced for seven years before I first met her. I was ready to settle down after working all over Ontario, Canada and on the lookout for the right lady in my life. After moving to Sarnia, Ontario, I met my future wife. She made me feel important, invited me over to her place f... More..