On the anticipation meter for any kid, there are two clear frontrunners: Christmas and the end of the school year. The third favourite for many kids, depending on who you talk to, is the first skate of fall. Autumn was a busy time of year when I grew up. All hands were needed to complete […] Read more
Stories by Brad Hauber
Every kid needs Superman to show up occasionally
I saw Superman once. But this Superman didn’t have a red cape, blue suit or big red “S.” This one had a black trench coat and a smart black fedora. Mom and Dad were away on a winter holiday for a week or so. We four kids at home needed someone to look after us, […] Read more