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Monthly Archives: June 2020
Club Rides in the Covid 19 Era
Of course, on my first official club ride of the season, I was running late. I don’t know why. I had actually tried to put a lot of organizational effort into the ride. I printed up my club membership, and … Continue reading
Cycling News
I got a great email in my inbox earlier this week. My cycling club is now able to operate. Of course, we have to have smaller groups, staggered starting times (and actually staggered, not leaving a couple of minutes later) … Continue reading
Posted in bicycles, cyclery, cycling, cycling gear, email, Newmarket Eagles, news, online, perfect moment, shopping
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Getting the Mail
If I were writing for a book, I would say that I taught from a loft, surrounded by multiple computer screens with a big panoramic window overlooking the water. That would sound good and add an extra layer to the … Continue reading
Posted in blog, blog posts, blogging, delivery, email, ESL, mail, perfect moment, teaching, writing
Tagged break time, Canada Post, coronavirus, ESL, getting the mail, letters, lockdown, mailbox, packages, super-box, teaching, the view from my window
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Morning Reading
My mornings used to be rushed to get myself out of bed, clean, fed, and on the bus. It was on the bus that I had time to relax, read, and even do some lesson planning. I’ve chronicled this many … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, blog, blog posts, blogging, blogposts, books, breakfast, commuting, editing, ESL, perfect moment, reading, teaching, travel writing, writing
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What is it about Boys and Trains
This title is a bit presumptuous. Because this boy likes trains, I tend to think all boys do. I also think all boys like watching big construction projects. Of course some girls and some women like them too while some … Continue reading
Posted in bicycles, cycling, cycling gear, perfect moment, trains, transportation
Tagged autoracks, boxcars, construction, crossing gate, engine, noise, railroad, railroad tracks, sounds, tank cars, train crossing, trains
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A Moment Away from the Class
If you’ve never done it, and by it I mean teaching, you might not identify with all aspects of it. You might understand the joy of getting through to that notoriously difficult or rather uninspired student. It’s happened in enough … Continue reading
Posted in class, confidence, conflict resolution, confrontation, ESL, lessons, online, perfect moment, students, teaching
Tagged a moment away, anger, camera, classroom, Covid 19, difficult, ESL, eye rolling, frustration, learning, microphone, microsoft teams, online, students, teaching, uncooperative
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Working with Wood
Got the chance to do some DIY on my deck. Some pesky critters have been chewing it for …….a long time. I knew I had to replace some pieces, but had just never felt inspired to. Thanks to my recent … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, handyman, hardware, perfect moment, tools, woodworking
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Seeing Through Someone-else’s Eyes
Going for a walk, despite its physical distancing obstacles, can still be great. For me, it isn’t as great as going for a bike ride, but that isn’t a fair comparison. When the bike is really humming, you might appreciate … Continue reading
Posted in Aurora, cell phone, nature, perfect moment, perspective, photography, walking
Tagged Aurora, nature, perspective, photo, photography, River, seeing through someone-else's eyes, walking
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Brand New Blacktop
I didn’t manage to get much done off of today’s “To Do” list. Instead, I played hooky and took my bike out for a ride. Until the moment I left, I wasn’t even sure I would get out the door, … Continue reading
Posted in bicycles, cycling, cycling gear, cycling shoes, exercise, group rides, perfect moment, strava, sun, weather
Tagged bicycle, blacktop, Canondale, climbing, cycling, energy, evening ride, exercise, hills, McCowan, new road, riding, strava
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