Mar 15, 2020 | Blog, Stories that Amplify
An estate fairy tale Once upon a time – or more precisely about 103 years ago – a little boy was born in Amsterdam, New York, to the parents of poor immigrants from Belarus. His name was Izzy and his life was difficult, to say the least. His father was a ragman who...
Nov 29, 2019 | Blog, Stories that Amplify
Weathering the seasons of intergenerational cottage transfers, liabilities and the tax man. In the last few weeks, all across our country a great Canadian tradition has occurred — the winterizing of the family cottage. As long-time readers might recall, I grew up in a...
Sep 29, 2019 | Blog, Stories that Amplify
For so many of us, the nighttime sky represents peace and tranquility. One night in London this past month was the exact opposite due to a massive gas explosion. In the aftermath, our city’s generosity shows us the future of giving – and how our charitable rules...
Aug 29, 2019 | Blog, Stories that Amplify
50 years ago, humanity set foot on the moon for the first time – and hasn’t done it since 1972. We can learn a lot in how we approach our own planning by the epic story of the effort to dream big and make it to the moon. Sunday July 20, 1969, at 20:17...
Jun 27, 2019 | Blog, Stories that Amplify
For many of us, we look forward to Victoria Day long weekend, so we can spend time bonding with family after the (very) long winter. This year, my family spent some quality time with a much-loved member of our chosen family, who I’m going to refer to as John, to...
May 27, 2019 | Blog, Stories that Amplify
April is always a month of change and renewal, but this April took on a special significance for millions of people around the world, as fire engulfed one of the great landmarks of Europe, Notre Dame Cathedral. At almost 1000 years old, its legacy now extends vastly...
