There is no greater joy than becoming a grandparent . . . even to a hedgehog! Andy's older son announces that he will adopt a male african pygmy hedgehog.  #appa.thehedgehog #hedgehog #hedgies #hedgie #hedgehogcommunity #nationalpetday #petsagram #petsofinstagram #petsofig #pethedgehog #hedgehogsofinstagram #hedgehogsofig #hedgehogsofinsta #hedgehogs

One of Andy's characters, Vern (and his partner Charlene played by Liesje Wagner), posesImagine this essential question, set to the music of John Lennon's classic tune Imagine. Lyrics are credited to Victor Schukov.  #canadian hockey league #johnlennon #Vern 'n Charlene #AndySmith #LiesjeWagner #VictorSchukov #Imagine

Despite having lived in Canada more than thirty years, I am still NOT a winter person.  #winter #canadianwinter #AndySmith #cold

Things did not go as well as planned on Andy's last visit to his favourite All You Can Eat sushi restaurant.  #sushi #allyoucaneat #buffet #japanesefood #eating

Andy shares his joys and fears associated with caring for his children's pets; in this case, his younger son's pet goldfish David.  #pets #fish #son #caring #goldfish #fear

An irritated Andy complains about the singing voices of noted songwriters Bob Dylan and Neil Young.  #Andysmith #BobDylan #NeiYoung #song #songwriter #music #voice #composer

Andy, a professional actor and published author, shares his insights, concerns and fears on life in his 70’s.