Dirty weekend… How to have fun in Ottawa for less than $10 25 Apr 201516 Jun 2015 Recently, Melani and Jilly joined me in Ottawa for a working weekend. It was one of those weekends where we were a little short on cash, but it’s a small…
Short hops No time to play in Ottawa 7 Jun 201415 Jun 2014 OTTAWA—Recently, I spent four weeks away from home, without my family. Although I was in Ottawa on business, I told myself I'd find time to check out a few museums,…
Dirty weekend… How do I get to Parliament? The long way 14 Oct 201214 Oct 2012 OTTAWA, Ont. – A parent’s answer to just about any question that starts “How do I get to …” – whether it be Texas or the ladies’ room – is…
Dirty weekend… Sunday morning architecture 24 Jun 2009 For the first nineteen years of my life, I attended three religious services a week as part of a fundamentalist organization. It’s a rare Sunday now that finds me inside…
Dirty weekend… The Monster (not so) Spectacular 22 Jun 200922 Jun 2009 I wish I’d had a camera the time we went to the Monster Spectacular in Quebec City. Everyone – and the Colisée Pepsi has a capacity of about 15,000 –…
Dirty weekend… The road to Ottawa is paved with kittens 21 Jun 200921 Jun 2009 I was almost asleep last night when Melani said: “I think you and Trev should go see the monster trucks.” Going to the Monster Spectacular is a tradition with my…
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