Anna Barsanti

I had a boyfriend in the mid-1970s attempt to teach me, gave up after one try [...]

I observe children who are respectful of one another, listen to one another, and appear to truly have joie de vivre. [...]

No resolutions for 2018 come to mind, except to continue to be grateful, love life, and be there for Leila. [...]

Finding time outside school, work and hockey has been next to impossible since Leila made Sudbury Minor A Atom. [...]

When Leila was a little girl, I made a promise that each summer I would take her to a different part of Canada, so she can learn firsthand what a magnificent country we live in. Canadaa��s 150 was a great year to move outside Ontario. Prince Edward Island has been on my bucket list for [...]

To all the parents, friends, educators, coaches, colleagues, mentors, bosses in my life and Leila’s life, thank you for staying on course. We are stronger, wiser, and better prepared to meet whatever challenges come our way. [...]

My father often said a 10-minute errand with me could turn into a three-hour adventure. Just so you know, 10-minute errands were possible in Sault Ste. Marie, not so much in Sudbury. Truth of the matter, he was correct. Sometimes he would opt out of running errands with me. As an adult in Sudbury, friends [...]

" I look at my hands I am reminded of the circle of love that surrounds me..." [...]

Christmas time for many of us is a time to live, love, and laugh, as well as create memories. [...]

I worked late and came home to find Leila prepared to watch the election returns for the President of the United States. She had set the PVR to record. As soon as the clock struck 8 pm, she turned the channel so we could follow the results. Eight oa��clock is usually the time we head [...]