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Signs of Progress
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
Posted in bus, construction, construction equipment, construction machines, perfect moment, Viva, Yonge street, York Region, YRT
Tagged busway, construction, infrastructure, progress, update, Viva, Viva Blue, Yonge street, York Region, YRT
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View From My Window
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
My Crosswalk
Sometimes it is the little things in life that can bring you immense joy. Such a statement is not really surprising to anyone anymore. We all know of the joys of a cup of hot chocolate on a winter … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, commuting, construction, Eglinton LRT, Toronto, TTC, walking, Yonge and Eglinton, Yonge street
Tagged blocks, closed intersections, construction, crosstown LRT, crosswalks, delays, Eglinton LRT, getting to work, obstacles, Toronto, TTC, walking
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Progress
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
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, commuting, construction, construction equipment, construction machines, constructions, public transportation, transportation, Viva, Yonge street, York Region, YRT
Tagged commute, commuting, construction equipment, constrution, dedicated bus lanes, machines, road, Viva Blue, Yonge street, York Region, YRT
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A Slump
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
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, blog, blog posts, blogging, commuting, construction, construction equipment, construction machines, hockey, sleep, teaching, TV, writing
Tagged blogging, commuting, not writing, posts, sleep, sleepy, tiredness, writer's block, writing
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What I Woke Up To
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
The Dog Who Wanted a Coke
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
A Secret
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
Posted in anticipation, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, construction, construction equipment, construction machines, nature, view, Yonge and Eglinton
Tagged airline tickets, baggage, bank, Coach Purse, construction, discount, Louboutin shoues, Patio, relaxing, rooftop, secret, shopping centre
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Unicorns in the Morning
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
