You know, I’d heard about this kind of thing before but never, and I mean never, did I expect to see it firsthand! It was voting day and I was on my way to the polling station in my neighborhood. As I approached the building, a local school that was giving up their gymnasium for the occasion, I saw a few people wandering in and out of the building. Some were headed for their cars; others, like me, were walking toward the...

It was time for a haircut. Haircuts are the best!   Okay, maybe that sentence needs an explanation.   How long did it take you to find a haircutter that you liked? One that knew your preferences, but was open to new ideas that you brought. One that was dependable, close to home and, above all, one that you were compatible with.   When my wife and I moved into our new neighborhood, I went to about six of them. I wasn’t thr...

Riding the bike was the best part of my day! It was a low-rider cruiser with a big loud engine and enough chrome and steel to look mean in any situation. I pulled into the Tim Horton’s parking lot and looked around for a space. It was a busy night and there weren’t many spots left. I considered riding it up onto the walk close to the door and leaving the bike on its stand there. I’d done it in the past many times. Instead...

What do you do when you’re an old married guy and you spot a walking wet dream in the office you have to go to daily? And what do you do when that walking wet dream approaches you in the office kitchen and greets you with those big blue eyes of hers? And how do you respond when your skin flushes whenever you look at her? All these questions and more bounced back and forth in my mind as she introduced herself. “Hi,” she sa...