Claudette Sandecki

Oprah’s trying to control my life

From weight loss to decluttering, she says she knows it all

The Titanic tragedy lives on

Story of great ship's sinking spans the generations

So this is why they call it the boob tube

For the moment, at least, regardless of individual preferences in television shows, families can share one TV program.

Here’s where a sturdy zipper is needed

Through Bifocals column takes a look at the insufferable style of Bieber as seen through the eyes of a Terrace resident.

A not so trustworthy occurrence

If you’re drawing up a will, this seniors’ tale may prompt you to reconsider who you’ll name as executor.

Not all bus rides are sweet, she says

Our columnist Claudette Sandecki tells us how she recalls school bus drivers, at least one in particular

Walking, cycling in Thornhill promoted

This week, our columnist Claudette Sandecki gives us the lowdown on how Thornhill residents can provide input on their neighbourhood plan

Don’t soft soap this home remedy

Soap proves to be a fantastic remedy for restless legs, writes our columnist Claudette Sandecki

She won’t take another of her courses

This week, our columnist Claudette Sandecki tells us how she was disappointed in an online teacher – twice

Not quite the World Wide Web

Spiders this year are definitely making their presence known

It feels good to clear out the house

This week, our columnist Claudette Sandecki tackles her recycling

What do kids today know anyway?

Internet age certainly doesn't make them any smarter

That’s the way the cookie crumbles

The World Wide Web knows everything about you from your computer

You just can’t dismiss the written word

Who needs a camera when your can write in a journal

How can anyone believe these scams?

Be scam aware, especially with email scams that want money sent overseas to a family in "trouble"

But nobody told me I’d need a lap belt

Suppose you’re waiting to be picked up for your introductory ride on HandyDART.

No chance of a night on the town

Sequestered jurors have limited access to their families

New neighbours bring new adventures

The first hint a neighbour swap is about to take place often comes as a For Sale sign

Bike charity rides worth the risk?

Since Terry Fox everyone has tried to mimic some form of his run to raise awareness or donations for some good cause.

What happens when they get older?

Early in June, 100 senior students from a New York Yeshiva about to set off on a trip to Atlanta were booted from a plane