We’re jamming (and I want to jam with you)
Perhaps it’s frugality, or perhaps it’s a love of food, or perhaps it’s the smell in the house … but we love making jam. And other things that we can can, or bottle up for… Read More
Tag: Martha Muzychka
A walk in the woods (and a run towards the danger)
It started with the idea of going to a concert, and it wound up including a few days of getting lost (quite intentionally) in the woods. It also included conquering a fear, getting out of… Read More
Delirium might look like Alzheimer’s, but it isn’t. It’s also a medical emergency
It was a crisp winter evening, right after work, and I had just arrived at my parents’ house in St. John’s. I knew instantly that my mother was out of sorts. “You!” she cried out…. Read More
Write, rewrite, repeat as needed: How to get better at writing
“A clear sentence is no accident. Very few sentences come out right the first time, or even the third time. Remember this in moments of despair. If you find that writing is hard, it’s because… Read More
Happy birthday, Martha: 65 reasons to smile
My wife, Martha Muzychka, is celebrating her birthday today, and it’s one of those “milestone” birthdays. She’s 65. We got a jump on things on Saturday, when I threw a party for her and an… Read More
Julita’s paella: The dish that feeds and delights a crowd
Over the weekend, we hosted some visiting friends for a dinner, and Martha reached for a true family favourite for the main course: the paella recipe she learned from her mother. Julita Muzychka moved from… Read More
Today is not that day: Alzheimer’s hurts, especially when the patient is self-aware
Most Saturday mornings, we head over to Mom’s for a visit, with a purpose. This is the time when Martha, my wife, gives my mother, Sheila Gushue, a manicure complete with polish. It’s relaxed, it’s… Read More
Another view of A Room with a View, and being young and in love
Some nights ago, when there was still a bit of heat in the air and golden light outside, Martha and I sat down to watch A Room with a View. I’d hesitate to count the… Read More
Triangles, triangles! And other notes from watching the World Cup
Like hundreds of millions of others, we’ve been watching the men’s World Cup. Sometimes we’re at home, but we’ve been making a point of joining others for a communal watch at bars downtown. This is… Read More
Fierce, feisty, funny: Wendi Smallwood lived a large and too-short life
Wendi Smallwood died earlier this week after a long and (let’s be frank) brutal battle with cancer. She fought it with vigour, stamping on it, and often with humour. Her Facebook posts found the joy… Read More