Working from home can hurt your car

In these times, many people have taken the step to work from home. New technology has allowed that to happen much easier than it would just a decade ago. Even the ability to shop online including grocery delivery means we will not have to leave the comfort of our home, and even our pajamas as…



Reducing car insurance payments….safely

So, we seem to have a problem here in Ontario Canada where I live. Many people are getting pulled over for speeding or another infraction and when the officer checks them out, they find the driver does not have insurance on the vehicle. How could that happen? The Ontario government has put a hold on…



4 tips for purchasing a Ford car online

As written for The Safe Driver.   If someone asked you to buy a vehicle online before 2020, it would have sounded a bit strange, but with the pandemic posing so many challenges, it doesn’t seem like a crazy idea anymore. In the past year, all of us have changed our lifestyles in one way…



Insurance apps can save drivers money

Ever get the feeling you’re being followed? No, it’s not the police. No, it’s not anyone you owe money to. It’s not your stalker either. It’s your car insurance company. They’re not following you in person. It’s more of, well, electronically. Many insurance companies now have an app you can download to monitor your driving…



As drivers, we need to be more helpful

In a current world of negatives, we must keep looking for the positives. Positive stories help bring our mood up and can create an attitude toward the day which can become more positive. Too many negatives can lead to depression and an angry attitude, especially while driving. I was brought up to help people when…



Virtual drinking?

Although we’re currently in a pandemic, it hasn’t stopped family and friends from socializing – virtually. Getting together to share a laugh, a cry or a story still seems to happen, even though we can’t always get together in the flesh. This togetherness is good for our mental wellbeing and to keep us going strong….



Reducing road carnage is my vote

When I originally began writing these articles for road safety, it was really for the area that I live in, which is Ontario Canada. But as the years have progressed, according to my statistics, many people from around the globe have read these words and have commented back to me. It’s very interesting to know…



It’s not you, it’s me

As written for Not Your Child Corp.   Remember the times in your life when a disagreement would happen between you and someone else. Perhaps you may remember someone saying “it’s not you, it’s me”? Sometimes that really was the case, but other times it was not. When it comes to impairment, sometimes it can…