When we got word that my mother-in-law was planning to visit Canada—and this time bring my partner's 17-year-old cat with her—there was no way around it. We decided that someone would have to help her through this epic trek, and that that someone would be me.

Doesn't the corn in this photo look super menacing? Like it'll come off the screen and wrap you in its leafy tentacles?

Those of you following me on Facebook may recall that we acquired a Little Monster in the final chaotic days of 2023.

Dave is the friendliest guy. What strikes me first is the wide, welcoming smile, despite what was inevitably a long and tedious drive....

But where's the food? Folks, I'll be honest with you. Things have been rough. I won't get into it, but the fact that you haven't heard...

The horror began when I learned that two winter storms were to envelop southern Manitoba days before my flight.

I mean, we've.. moved? Yes, it happened that quickly and with that many question marks.

What makes one feel at home in a new place? For me, it's diversity.

Ok, I can't take credit for that brilliant pun. It came from Punpedia.

So, Sloan was here? At the festival? Not sure how I missed that.

I started with the twirly one. You know. The one that goes upside-down. After I'd eaten.

It was not my first time in Morden, but it was definitely my first time out past midnight. Alone.