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Role reversals

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Bill Gable

I wonder if other parents have had a similar feeling to the one I had when my daughter and son-in-law took me out for dinner and paid the bill for the first time. Since my daughter, Lisa, married Josh, I’d … read more

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In the Spring……

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Bill Gable

Well, it looks like Wiarton Willie was correct this year: We’re enjoying an early Spring. I was thinking of all of the things I love about this time of year when the Alfred Tennyson line occurred to me: “In the … read more

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A Lot Happens In Twenty Years

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Bill Gable

I left Toronto in 1982 when work sent me elsewhere. I returned in January of 2002 and I noticed a big difference. The multicultural aspect of the city was more apparent, along with so many new high-rise condos. Above all, … read more

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You Always Hurt The One You Love

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Bill Gable

I was watching the recent movie, “Blue Valentine,” last week. In one touching scene, a lead character offers the song, “You Always Hurt The One You Love,” to his sweetheart. (Most people know the song as recorded by The Mills … read more

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ROAD FOOD

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Bill Gable

Toronto, of course, is an absolutely great place to find a variety of foods from all over the world. I love food and enjoy living here for that reason and many others. I travel a bit, but my broadcasting career … read more

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Watch your step!

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Bill Gable

I’m fortunate that I haven’t suffered too many accidental injuries so far in life. Of those that I have experienced, 90% of them were my own fault. Most of those injuries happened during my youth and I blame them on … read more

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Bill Gable

Toronto is such a great place at Christmas. It’s busy as it always is, but the chill in the air, people shopping and holiday decorations are all concentrated because so many of us live in a relatively compact area. This … read more

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SOUNDS OF TORONTO

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Bill Gable

SOUNDS OF TORONTO: I’ve been in the radio business for almost 43 years and it occurred to me how so much of my life has revolved around sound, not just at my work, but all around me. Since I’ve spent … read more

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WINTER APPROACHETH

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Bill Gable

WINTER APPROACHETH: OK, I know it’s probably way too early to bring this up. But many of us dread the end of summer. So many of us in the GTA think of the CNE as the end of summer. I … read more

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Kid stuff

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Bill Gable

I just returned from Florida and a visit with family. My daughter, Lisa, has lived in the U.S. since 1983 and is married to my wonderful son-in-law, Josh. They’ve blessed me with two grandchildren: Noah and Ava. Spending time again … read more

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