Category Archives: construction machines

Signs of Progress

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

Transportation projects irk me. I think it is because they promise so much but take so much time and inconvenience so many people.  Every day I need to go to work or go south on Yonge Street, I think the … Continue reading →

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View From My Window

Posted on October 22, 2019 by

My students were deep into an interesting discussion about learning strategies, learning experiences, and teachers, when I spotted something outside my window.  Just like when I pass a construction site, there is something that made it hard to look away. This … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

I am sorry for placing a picture of a sandwich at the top of this blog.  It was a delicious sandwich that caused a number of comments.  In fact, my students suggested I make them all sandwiches–or one giant sandwich … Continue reading →

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A Slump

Posted on September 27, 2019 by

  I’m in a bit of a writing slump. I know there are Perfect Moments happening all around me, but when it comes time to record them, they seem to disappear.  Today, I distinctly remember thinking that something should be … Continue reading →

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What I Woke Up To

Posted on September 3, 2019 by

I woke up to: Anticipation. It was the season opener for the Notre Dame football team.  While I have more anticipation for the Leafs opening game, this is good second one as far as sports is concerned.  I hadn’t done … Continue reading →

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The Dog Who Wanted a Coke

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

If there’s one thing I am sure of, it is that my girlfriend loves dogs. She gets pretty excited when she sees one “in the wild”–this could be anywhere, and includes being on a leash.  The thing is that her … Continue reading →

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A Secret

Posted on July 19, 2019 by

Do you ever feel like someone’s got the secret, but their not letting you in on it? Do you get told about insider deals, only to follow their instructions and not find the deals?  It seems like others know how … Continue reading →

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Unicorns in the Morning

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

Since my teaching, while slightly above par, was nothing special, I am going to have to dig far back in the day to find Today’s Perfect Moment. Undoubtedly I have to go back to around 7:30 in the morning when … Continue reading →

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From Point A to Point B

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

It is long past my bedtime as I try and write this post.  I have been wracking my overtired brains, wondering what was Today’s Perfect Moment.  There were lots of good moments today, but I have been having a hard … Continue reading →

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Some Life Updates–Whether you want them or not

Posted on August 22, 2018 by

Just thought I would catch you up on the things happening with me. Readers of this blog and people following my Instagram will know that I have often posted pictures of sunrises. In the summer months, my walk to the … Continue reading →

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