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Obituary: Hector David Gagné
My father passed away this week.
Naps, Snacks, and Belly Rubs
What follows is a story about writing a song.
The Thanksgiving Day War!
Hey everyone, It's me.
Lest We Forget...
Remembering the past is what this post is about and on this November 11, 2023, I once again find myself thinking about wars past, wars present, and sadly, the wars to come.
The Soul for Getting Down: The Spirited History of Halloween Parties
Feeling a little on edge?
A No BS Guide to Getting Rid of Your Back Pain!
Let’s start with my tragic backstory.
Bromelain for Nasal Polyps: Personal Experience
If you don't know what I'm talking about here, consider yourself lucky and just move on.
Alcohol, Canada, and the CCSA Report: The Devil’s in the Details
Alcohol is back in the news in Canada and the [new report from The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction](https://ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2023-01/Canada%27s%20Guidance%20on%20Alcohol%20and%20Health%20Final%20Reportl.pdf) (CC...
Radon: A Slow-Moving Killer in Your Home
A few months ago, we received information from the Government about radon gas.
The Girl With The Golden Ear
She was a legend in the radio industry, known as "the girl with the golden ear." She had a knack for picking songs that would become hits, like Bachman Turner Overdrive's "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" and "Takin' Care of Business", Elton ...
Transformative Music and the Power of Radio
The first time I paid for a piece of music was back in 1972 which means I was either 12 years old or would, at some point in that year, be 12 years old.
The Old Woman, Work, Contribution, and Value
There was a time when somebody might have observed that a stay-at-home mom didn't work.
Valentine's Day. Fact, Fiction, and Hearts.
As I sit down to write this, it's Valentine's Day, the day of love, hearts, flowers, and of course, chocolate, in heart-shaped boxes.