With the ancient Irish tradition of Halloween upon us, it’s fitting to honour a legend in Toronto’s Irish community. Arriving in Toronto, from Dublin, on Halloween, October 31st, 1954, Peggy Delaney and her two children joined husband and father, Cormac, who had relocated months earlier, to start a new life. My 83-minute biopic on this remarkable woman,…
The summer vacation season is closing in. You may have travel plans, but no travel bags. The latest media campaign from high-end brand TUMI aims to change that for you. I was asked to voice their spots and told to be serious about the suitcases. No carrying on, so to speak. (Click image to hear 15-second commercial) With…
For the next few days, spring becomes Irish spring with St. Patrick’s Day upon us. Note how our wee leprechauns (Dillon and Teaghan) have sprouted since they graced my 2009 St. Paddy’s newsletter! With Junior (17) now past 6’4″, his “wee” status has been revoked. Wee, or not, WE all wish you health, happiness, and good…