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We saw three shows in three nights in London, which is a big giveaway. It tells you plenty about my notion of a night out in one of the world's greatest cities. … [Read more...] about Talk of ages

Mum was no frump; she had style. The week after she died, a man I didn't know stopped me in the park outside her house and gave me a hug. … [Read more...] about Bequeathed

A friend of my brother's was invited to a posh fishing lodge located in Haida Gwai for a pricey fund-raising event that included a surprise celebrity speaker. … [Read more...] about Questions for the speaker

Crying in the lake is like when a tree falls in the forest. … [Read more...] about Lake swimming

Hat, mitts, leash and we're out the door into a rare and glinting winter's day. The dog, lumbering on stiff hips, snuffles the crusted snow, his graying muzzle a study in solemnity. … [Read more...] about To the beach, mid-winter

Like a good story, they have heft, texture, and teeth.  … [Read more...] about Why I love sharks