Of yellowjackets and roast beef
Wasps – that’s the buzzword of autumn.
And I hate the little beggars.
They accosted folks downtown during FireFest weekend. They pestered people enjoying a beverage...
Yes, we tailgated at a dance event
Dance is art. But it can come pretty darned close to a sport as well when you factor in the physical rigors involved.
And sporting...
Experience trumps forecasting
I’m one of those “idiots.” You know, someone who just has to go shopping on Christmas Eve and just has to go out for...
COLUMN: Hip, hip…blood clots?
Pulmonary embolism. That sounds pretty scary, right?
More so than the term “blood clot.”
Except a pulmonary embolism is a blood clot to the lung. Guess...
Viewing the people behind the uniforms
I had the good fortune to cover a couple of police-related activities Friday, and I must say the two are both great casual events.
The...
Take the time to use the intersection
What’s up with pedestrians who jaywalk across St. Clair Street in Chatham a stone’s throw from the nearest lighted intersection?
Take the extra steps, press...
COLUMN: Sears vs. Civic Centre, a tale of the tape
When will Chatham-Kent council decide on the future home of the brain centre of municipal operations?
Bruce McAllister, general manager of development services, said the...
Back pain slows me down
When you hurt your back, everyone, from your chiropractor to a casual acquaintance, asks you the same thing: What did you do?
And I have...
Fire call too close for comfort
There are few things as chilling as receiving a text from a friend asking if your workplace is on fire.
That’s what happened Saturday afternoon....
Click your heels and enjoy C-K’s offerings
There truly is no place like home. And by home, I mean Chatham-Kent.
Maybe I’m biased (well, there’s no maybe about it, I love living...