It was upon the rude awakening of my father's death that I first took notice of my mother. There she stood at 43 years of age, overweight and slovenly. Our father had always been so immaculate about himself but our mother seemed to let herself go. Perhaps it was because she had so many children to take care of, or even that her marriage had soured, who knows? Whatever it was that was going on with her personally at the time was immensely overshadowed by the fact that her husband was dead, and she was left with a pile of children to raise. A financially strapped future faced us all. She,...
It was upon the rude awakening of my father's death that I first took notice of my mother. There she stood at 43 years of age, overweight and slove...
Christmas means different things to different people. To Richard Todd Canton, it means his revisiting life as a boy in a house that his father built for his family on Russell Street in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Christmas also brings with it fond memories of his mother, who filled their home with life, laughter, and love. "All Things Family and Christmas" offers both a sentimental journey and a reminder to all busy people that it's important to take a moment to slow down and enjoy the holidays.
"All Things Family and Christmas" is the second collection of stories based upon Canton's life...
Christmas means different things to different people. To Richard Todd Canton, it means his revisiting life as a boy in a house that his father buil...
Since we have no kids of our own, people often assume that our pets have become our children. Well, I think it runs a little deeper than that. It has to do with how much love is exchanged between man and beast. That love can run pretty deep where certain individuals are concerned. I may very well be one of those. Let me introduce you to our family and you can decide for yourself.
Cats & Dogs are People Too
Since we have no kids of our own, people often assume that our pets have become our children. Well, I think it runs a l...
