Laura McBride – The Community Edition

A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood: To my village, on Mother’s Day

There was a tremendous snowstorm the day my parents left southwestern Ontario and arrived at their new home in Ottawa. The ‘new home’ excitement faded as soon as they were […]
A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood: Holiday Traditions

One of our traditions, when my boys were little, was to point to long-term care facilities and say, “who lives there?” then we’d all answer “a farmer! … a teacher! […]
A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood: The Borrowers

There’s no denying it, I like a good deal and love hand-me-downs. I’ve never had a new car and even bought my husband’s wedding ring at a cool little thrift […]
A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood: The Language Of Leaving Kindness

What would you do if someone left a rock, painted like a ladybug, on your front step? Would you worry or find it delightful? Upon returning from a walk along […]
A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood : Cat Statue Has Locals Feline Great

“Did something happen to the cat?” he called to me. “Oh, we don’t have a cat, sir!” I call back, as I check my mail, a welcome distraction from working […]

A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood: To my village, on Mother’s Day