In honour of Father’s Day, we thought we’d share a few insights from three local dads and how they have navigated their parental roles. David Allen The Kids I have two wonderful daughters, aged seven and 11. I thoroughly enjoy being a dad. Navigating Your Role as a Father There’s a wonderful quote by Abigail Van Buren: “If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and...
Getting to Know the People Who Work at Our Favourite Spots It goes without saying that most of us love frequenting coffee shops or going out for a bite to eat, and there is always someone at the ready to take our order with a friendly smile. These are people who keep our great local restaurants and cafes running. But, how often do we stop and chat with the waitrons who serve us, and...
We check in on several musos in the area, how they started, their style, and what inspires them to keep on jamming. Tim Maddock How did your music career start? High school was a challenging time for me, so I picked up the guitar as means of escape. Weeks passed and I just couldn’t put the thing down. I fell in love. I studied the music of the classic rock era – Pink Floyd,...
Despite the challenges, we all love the Midlands area and everything that it offers. Matt Hogarty from Love Howick and Tommy Deuschle share with us how they are changing the ‘Midlands story’ to a positive one filled with magic. We all love a good story. Whether it’s a bedtime tale told while tucking children into bed, a casual exchange in the checkout line, the motivational talk from a coach before a sports team takes...