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Monthly Archives: March 2018
A Pretty Grey Day
If I said it was a pretty grey day outside, would you think that I meant is was pretty and grey, or that it was rather grey? Yes, people who teach English stop to ponder these things. However, it was … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, Blue Jays, Toronto, weather
Tagged Blue Jays, free food, opening day, rain, SlimJim, Toronto, umbrella, woman
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Helping a Student
Today’s Perfect Moment is about finding common ground with my new students. I think, sometimes, my teaching is more effective when I share a common interest with a student, or at least have some knowledge I can impart on them. … Continue reading
Sticks and Stones
While walking, whether it be to the library, the Asian grocery store, through the parks and trails of my small town, or to the bus stop, I often come across things that set my imagination alight. This morning, before the … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, commuting, imagination, morning, smile
Tagged bus stop, commuting, lucky find, morning, shelter, sunrise, terminal, walking stick
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Grocery Store Adventures
Trying new foods and snacks is not a particularly daunting task, but it still takes some nerve. I mean, if you buy something you hate, you feel like you wasted your money. That might not weigh heavily on you, especially … Continue reading
Spotted: A Bike Locker
With the weather getting better, my thoughts naturally turn to my bicycle and the joy of riding. Coincidently, I managed to rediscover the bike lockers (not locks, not stand, lockers) at my nearest subway station. They certainly seem more secure … Continue reading
Successful Blogging
Lately, I have noticed an uptick in my WP stats. More people seem to be stopping by to take a look at my blog. Some of those people are even going back and reading some of my older posts. That … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, blog, blogging, blogposts, success, writing
Tagged appreciation, blogging, books, mystery, pottery throwdown, reading, successful, thank you
10 Comments
Life Echoes A Book
On the bus today, I noticed the young woman beside me had a tattoo. I am fascinated by this and asked her about it. Usually, when I do this, the people are very enthusiastic to talk about it. Today, however, … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, books, commuting, public transportation, tattoo, Viva
Tagged bus, dragon tattoo, girl, Viva
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Breaking a Few Eggs
I used to love making omelettes. Then I fell out of love with the idea. Maybe I read something somewhere that said I shouldn’t eat eggs. Maybe I got lazy. Maybe I fell in love with another food. Today, for … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, comfort food, eating, food
Tagged at home, baking, cooking, eating, eggs, jam, omelette, raspberry
13 Comments
Beer Food and Friend
Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day. So a belated Happy St. Patrick’s day to you.** I am not Irish, but like a lot of Canadians, I believe that on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is a little Irish. It also happens to … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, beer, comfort food, food, friends, friendship
Tagged beer, Bradford, burgers, eating, friends, Kenzington, Ontario, St. Patrick's Day, university
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