There was a moment last summer when I genuinely thought Stanley had escaped. The back door had been open for no more than five minutes while I carried washing into
There was a moment last summer when I genuinely thought Stanley had escaped. The back door had been open for no more than five minutes while I carried washing into
I never expected to share my mornings with a parrot. A kettle, certainly. A crossword, absolutely. But a sharp-eyed African grey called Clementine, who now seems to know my routine
It wasn’t my idea to get a dog – but I am glad I did. At our age, you start to think more about what you can manage rather than
When you pass 50 you start noticing small things more. Take Tuesday mornings, for instance. At 7:15 sharp, the kettle whistles, the radio murmurs through the news headlines, and Maurice
Canada has a way of inviting you to slow down, breathe deeply, and savour the landscape. For many of us, our pets are cherished members of the family, and the
I’d just finished wrapping gifts for the grandchildren – badly, with too much tape and corners sticking out – and was settling in with a cup of tea, writes Andrea,
For 34 years, Sandra Bevan’s life followed a very well-worn script. Every weekday she’d rise at 6:15am, iron a neat blouse, catch the 07:42 train into Union Station, Toronto, and
Morning walks bring joyPet Owner: Margaret Thompson, 77Pet’s Name: BusterWhat type of animal are they? Buster is a Golden Retriever mix, about 70 pounds of pure love and mischief!How old
Charlie is chatty, clever and cheeky Pet Owner: Dorothy Williams, 72 Pet’s Name: Charlie What type of animal are they? Charlie is a budgerigar – a beautiful blue and white
No puzzle why I love Whiskers Pet Owner: Robert King, 58Pet’s Name: WhiskersWhat type of animal are they? Whiskers is a tabby cat, with a lovable nature, who knows her mind.How