Etiquette Matters
Columnist bids a fond farewell after 17 years
Cecilia Pita says she's made the difficult decision to step back
Dearest Chronicle Reader, They say Basset Hounds have the second-best nose in the canine world. Well, back in 2008, my… Continue reading “Columnist bids a fond farewell after 17 years”
Summer Savoir-Faire:
Etiquette Matters focuses on construction, cell phones, barbecues and flags
Construction season There’s always something to maintain, fix or upgrade in our homes. While sometimes it’s just a minor project… Continue reading “Summer Savoir-Faire:”
This year, make time for Kindness Week
Canada celebrates this reminder of Kindness Week, a time to think about others during the third week of February
I’m a huge advocate of kindness. It’s incredibly easy to express and often costs nothing. Over the years I’ve highlighted… Continue reading “This year, make time for Kindness Week”
Thanksgiving traditions, then and now
There’s nothing like the start of school, the falling leaves and a wild turkey sighting in the neighbourhood to remind… Continue reading “Thanksgiving traditions, then and now”
Let’s try to contribute to an increase in civility
From rocketing food and gas prices and growing inflation to higher interest rates and soaring crime rates, everything around us… Continue reading “Let’s try to contribute to an increase in civility”
Don’t forget to RSVP this holiday season
You know how people say you should work in the service industry at some point in your life so that… Continue reading “Don’t forget to RSVP this holiday season”
Teachers deserve our gratitude and respect
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance a teacher helped you learn how. Do you have a teacher that… Continue reading “Teachers deserve our gratitude and respect”