Open House with an Open Heart
A couple of weeks ago my son and I visited Scadding Court Community Centre to embark on our first fishing experience… in a pool. Scadding Court is a community centre […]
When will Toronto get “there?” As the good old saying goes, “good fences make good neighbors.” In the vertical world, the likely translation would be that good balcony barriers make […]
Making ¢ of Condo Fees
When you’re looking into buying a new condo, the asking price isn’t the only significant number to look at. In addition to sometimes unanticipated fees (such as home insurance – yes, […]
Students Getting High(er)
We don’t seem to balk at schools in caves , schools in subterranean shelters or even schools floating on water, but the mention of schools in the sky… well hold on […]
Mailroom Madness
A colleague of mine said something the other day that resonated with me. He doesn’t receive any “physical” mail. “Any?” I asked him. In disbelief, I rephrased the question, “None?” […]
Room for One More?
Toronto has a lack of affordable housing. No surprise there. Last year, Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) had 170,000 people on its wait list. So where do they turn to? For […]
Domestic Diva Awakens.
They say that technology hasn’t yet delivered what it promised us. More time. More conveniences. More happiness. It’s bittersweet for most of us. The iphone in my pocket is often an […]
Resolution #1. Get my own place.
This can mean different things to different people. It could mean finally leaving your parent’s nest. It could mean stop renting. It could mean leave your roommates, and go at […]
Merry Condo Christmas.
Let’s be honest, some Christmas traditions may change slightly in condominium life. I myself, went from a 12 foot tall Christmas tree spanning a two storey front entrance as a […]
(Don’t) Pass the Salt Please
Snow, Salt and Structures. The lowdown. While there’s a decreasing trend in urban environments and car ownership, there are still a fair amount of us that rely on cars on a […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
The lowdown on Condos, Service Dogs & Therapy Dogs. Doggie waste bag stands, mobile pet grooming and walkers with 10 dogs on leashes are a frequent sight these days. It […]
Day 7. Turf, cheating & Sunday dinner.
Another early morning and we were out the door. The track outside has been a hit and they can’t get enough of it. We weren’t sure whether or not to put […]
Day 6. Two Wheelers & “tchotchkes”
Finally, the weekend was here! We felt robbed last weekend with the rainy weather and were looking forward to exploring & enjoying our new neighborhood to the fullest. Starting with right inside […]
Day 5. Missing the backyard.
I always thought that moving into a new place was incentive for people to turn over a new leaf and start new, healthy habits. It seems I forgot to pack […]
Day 3. The honeymoon is over.
It was a morning from hell and the love affair with my new urban condo was starting to fade. We could not find uniforms. We could not find backpacks. Maybe […]
Day 2. Getting comfortable.
It was a fairly restful sleep last night and we all seemed more “adjusted” this morning. The little one who is usually up the earliest, slept the latest. It was strange […]
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