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And The Wind Cries Mary

We shared the same birthday--June 14--and a penchant for Barbie dolls. And today, cancer robbed our family of my sister-in-law Mary. Accomplishing more during her 68 years in this world than most people do in a lifetime, Mary was clearly and unmistakably a "doer", devoting decades of her life to... Continue reading

Posted Dec 8, 2019 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Requiem for a Gentleman

The year was 1979 or 1980, I really can't be sure anymore. I had just moved back to Windsor after a year of running away from my problems. My 18-month marriage was over and my life was in shambles. I was broke, in debt, unemployed and feeling pretty ashamed of... Continue reading

Posted Aug 22, 2019 at Stories from South of Detroit

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My Semi-Charmed Kind of Life

I know my title is the name of a '90's one-or-two-hit-wonder song. But why mess with perfection? July 14, 2019 will mark our five year-anniversary of "moving back home" to Windsor, after 35 years in Toronto. Move-in day at The Cute Little House on July 14, 2014 went smoothly and... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2019 at Stories from South of Detroit

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More Than That Mitchell

He was here before we were, this very clean and fluffy feral boy with the telltale nicked ear (that told us someone had trapped him, had him neutered and released him again). He wasn't just some stray old Tom who showed up when he felt like it or was hungry.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2019 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Memories of Mary

A lovely lady I have known most of my life left the world yesterday. Her name was Mary and she was 89 years old. I was just a child when I met her for the first time. She, her husband and family moved in to the house next door to... Continue reading

Posted Feb 20, 2019 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Farewell to the Master

This handsome fella came into my life some twenty-or-so years ago. Bob Douglas lived in a sweet little house on Regent Road in Toronto with his sweet little Bichon named Duster. I don't recall the first time I met him, but I sure recall the first time I went to... Continue reading

Posted Nov 10, 2018 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Girls Never Outgrow Their Dad: Part 1

"Girls Never Outgrow Their Dad". How true. My dad has been gone for 18 and a half years...taken from me way too soon. He died after he'd just turned 61...only 1 year old than me...and younger than my husband is today. Over the years, I've often shared some of my... Continue reading

Posted Jun 18, 2018 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Summer, Windsor Style

British Columbia has the Rockies, Alberta has Banff, Quebec has the Walled City, Nova Scotia has Peggy's Cove and Newfoundland has its rainbow painted houses, craggy cliffs and mighty Atlantic shoreline. Our land of lakes and snow has beauty from sea to shining sea, but where I live has a... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2018 at Stories from South of Detroit

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May 27 Musings from the Memory Motel

One year ago today, I got a call from my friend Ric in London, telling me in the most horrified and incredulous voice that our friend Kirk had taken his own life. I had just seen him on Sunday of the week before. It was the long weekend in Ontario... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2018 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Tracy's Magic Peanut Brittle

There's no doubt about it. My friend Tracy makes magic peanut brittle. Not only does it melt in your mouth. It's the absolute perfect combination of the ingredients of her carefully guarded recipe. I've been the blessed recipient of copious glassine bags and beribboned tins of MPB over the years.... Continue reading

Posted May 19, 2018 at Stories from South of Detroit

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A Man With A Heart That Wouldn't Quit...until it did

I never met Gerry Meloche (aka Jerry Melo on social media). We became Facebook friends through the Proud To Be From Riverside (PTBFRO) group, where I got quite a chuckle out of the many jokes he shared (some of them a bit "off colour" for some folks, but not me!)... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2018 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Our Bonny Black Boy

He was born right in our backyard three years ago into a litter of four including himself. There were two black kittens, a charcoal grey girl and a black and white one. His mama Jackie Black was the only female in our colony and she was always pregnant. Such a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2018 at Stories from South of Detroit

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The Careful Wanderer

Meet Monkeyface. Also known as Monkey Boy and just plain Monkey. We discovered him languishing in the tall grass on the far side of our driveway the first summer we moved to The Cute Little House in 2014. We knew right away that he was feral because of his nicked... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2018 at Stories from South of Detroit

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He was here when we moved to The Cute Little House in July 2014. A big friendly feral boy who hardly ever leaves our property. We named him Mitchell and he has been brightening our lives every day for four years. He's got all kinds of personality and it's hard... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2018 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Goodnight My Favourite

He was admitted to the Hospice Residential Home last August. He was a teaser and a joker, he loved food and knew more than a thing or two about cooking. So needless to say, I clicked with him the first time I met him. When you cook dinner for someone... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2018 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Edward Street Revisited

Grownups threw Hawaiian parties, card parties, dance parties and pool parties on Friday or Saturday nights; all the moms took turns checking in on the children every half an hour or so...so no babysitters required. Neighbours pooled their Victoria Day and Dominion Day (now Canada Day) fireworks and took turns... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2018 at Stories from South of Detroit

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The Final Year of My 50's Starts Today

In some ways, I feel every one of my 59 years. Like when my sciatica decides to flare up, as it did last week. Or when I preface any thought of doing anything with wondering if I'll have enough energy. Or on the rare occasions I find myself on my... Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2017 at Stories from South of Detroit

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And I walk...and I work...

There have been other profound losses in my life since before my Captain died and I have felt them all significantly in the days, weeks and months afterward. But as one of my friends said the other day: this one has hit particularly hard. When your heart is broken, you're... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2017 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Just Yesterday Morning They Let Me Know He Was Gone

He was a few grades ahead of me in high school, but I knew who he was, who he hung with and that he was on Student Council. He had the most distinctive coarse, wavy brown shoulder length hair, parted down the middle. That hair reminded me of a velvet... Continue reading

Posted May 29, 2017 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Yesterday a friend asked, "What artist have you never seen live that you've always wanted to?" My automatic answer was "Elton John". But then this morning, in my search for a resonating song to post on Facebook (as has been my habit--it's the first thing I do when I get... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2017 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Nobody told me that feeding feral cats would be so hard on my heart! My brood has been as large as eight but has often times been reduced to two or three. I love them all, but it's impossible not to have favourites...some are friendly, some are beautiful, some are... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2017 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Walking Madeleine to School

She was thrilled with the miniature spiral notepad and matching tiny pencil that an SK classmate had given out on Hallowe'en afternoon. During my brief visit with her, she carried it around constantly, even putting it in her pocket to take with her while trick or treating. It's been a... Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2016 at Stories from South of Detroit

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I didn't get a part in the high school play after auditioning, so I decided the next best thing would be to join the Stage Crew. I'd help make scenery, scout for props and still be able to be a part of it that way. He was tall, lean and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2016 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Crying for a Cure

I suppose it's bound to happen to anyone who commits to volunteering at Hospice. Just when I think I've perfected my strong suit, something happens to shatter it all to smithereens. I've seen more people lose someone in the past year or so than I have ever seen in my... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2016 at Stories from South of Detroit

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Scenes from A Day In Detroit

Scene #1: Derek's shiny navy van pulls up in front of The Cute Little House about 9:45 a.m., right on schedule. Laurie and I have been sitting outside waiting. Laurie is resplendent in a tropical wrap skirt, sage knit sleeveless top with a jewelled scoop neckline and coral lazer cut... Continue reading

Posted Aug 11, 2016 at Stories from South of Detroit

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