Jane Macdougall

1 week ago | vancouversun.com | Jane Macdougall

Advertisement 1Opinion: Children's games are universal and instinctual. Article contentIt wasn’t so much the words as it was, let’s call it, the melody. Perhaps cadence is a better term. Whatever you call it, it caught my attention. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentI was driving through a neighbourhood. No rush. Going slowly to admire what was left of the cherry blossoms. It was early in the evening. It was warm. I had my windows rolled down. Article contentThat’s when I heard it.

2 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Jane Macdougall

Advertisement 1People need places to live. No one refutes that. But what is lost when “home” becomes simply a closet, a microwave and a wall for the big screen TV? Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentThere’s a new construction project on my block.

4 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Jane Macdougall

We're social creatures, and we work far better surrounded by peopleArticle contentShe doesn’t like new people. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentInvite her to an event and her first question will be: “Who’s going to be there?”Article contentNew people make her uncomfortable. She’ll decline the invitation. Article contentYou’ll shrug and go anyway. You’ll go alone. And you’ll have a great time.

1 month ago | vancouversun.com | Jane Macdougall

Advertisement 1There’s something about warm weather that spawns a mercantile impulse in children. Article contentIn the months ahead you’re sure to see them. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentYes, it’s time to prepare for the onslaught of fresh-faced darlings seated behind small, curb side tables. Their signage will read lemonade even though the drinks on offer may be Crystal Light or Kool-Aid.

1 month ago | vancouversun.com | Jane Macdougall |Hugh Dawson

Advertisement 1Ants. We just hate ‘em. Article contentOther people are talking about the cherry blossoms. About getting the lawn de-thatched. Maybe pondering if the patio umbrella is good for another year. Not Glen and I. We have other issues to consider. Life or death issues. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentGlen and I are assassins for hire. Article contentWe’re good at what we do. Not that we like the work, but someone’s got to do it.