Author Archives: Anthony

About Anthony

I am: equal parts rebel, romantic and shockingly average Joe. a writer trapped inside of an ESL teacher's body. an introverted attention seeker. a teacher who hopes one day to be called "Captain, my Captain." an intellectual who can do some very dumb things. a person whose Japan experience, despite being so long ago, still exerts a strong influence upon him. a lover of books, music, beer, hockey and Pizza.

My Internal Playlist

Posted on March 29, 2020

For Today’s Perfect Moment,  I have selected a scene from yesterday with which we can all resonate. I was out in my car, purposefully avoiding news channels and listening to music.  A song came on the radio that I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Virtual Birthday Cake

Posted on March 27, 2020

If you’ve been reading this post, you’ll know that earlier this year I hit the big five oh. That was a bit tough for me, so I went for denial.   I had almost convinced my girlfriend that I was really … Continue reading →

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The Future is Coming

Posted on March 26, 2020

As I get over the hump in another week of online teaching, I have had some time to reflect and wonder what will come of all this.  I don’t mean the virus and the impact prolonged social distancing will have.  … Continue reading →

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My Extra Time

Posted on March 25, 2020

Good Things I am doing while at home and when students don’t log on to online classes cleaning stuff that needs cleaning organizing stuff stretching making (and then doing) reasonable/achievable to do lists preparing for subsequent classes getting through some … Continue reading →

Posted in bicycles, comfort food, decluttering, eating, fixing, food, organization, perfect moment, preparation, tasks, to do list, tools | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

What Song Was That?

Posted on March 24, 2020

After my online teaching day was over, I decided to go out for a socially distanced walk.  It was raining a little and it was easy to stay the requested distance away from the very few people who were also … Continue reading →

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A Little Distraction

Posted on March 23, 2020

While it is hard to find Perfect Moments amid all the doom and gloom, sometimes Mother Nature steps in and shows me the way. I woke this morning to snow gently falling in my neighbourhood.  As we are in spring, … Continue reading →

Posted in ESL, nature, online, perfect moment, self isolation, snow, social distancing, Spring, students, teaching, winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Celebrating When You Can

Posted on March 22, 2020

I have to admit, being shut in besides a little walk has made it hard to find Perfect Moments.  I came back from Colombia and people wanted me to self isolate.  Since Colombia had only one case the day I … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning

Posted on March 21, 2020

When you wake up late on a Saturday morning, you go through all the motions of a great weekend morning.  The sun is shining through the kitchen window. You make your coffee and maybe something to eat.  The kitchen smells … Continue reading →

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The Positives and Negatives of Working/Teaching from Home.

Posted on March 20, 2020

There are some upsides and downsides working/teaching from home.  I have touched on a few of these before, but I am in a listing kind of mood, so list I shall. Positives I can sleep later. I can drink my … Continue reading →

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Catching a Surprise Moment

Posted on March 18, 2020

I would be lying if I called working from home Today’s Perfect Moment.  Sure, I got to wake up later than usual.  I got to drink my coffee like it was Saturday morning and not the rush of a typical … Continue reading →

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