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The Pieces Fall into Place
Throughout this pandemic, several things have gone through periodic shortages. We all read about or experienced the toilet paper shortage. I reported in a previous blog that bike stores didn’t have many low or mid priced bikes. I still don’t … Continue reading
The Signs are Everywhere
Today’s Perfect Moment could have been many things today. By the time I sat down to type this, many candidates had already presented themselves. Today, I accomplished quite a few tasks around the house. Though most of them were rather … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Colombia, cycling, dollar store, Exodus Travels, G Adventures, packing, perfect moment, preparation, procrastination, recommendations, snow, travel, travel tips, travel writing
Tagged blogging, Colombia, Exodus Cycling Trips, facebook, G Adventures, miniature stuff for the airplane, passport, preparation, preparing, recommendations, stamps, travel, trip, writing
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Of Masks and Men
I am not going to lie to you. I thought Monday was pretty cold. I was mostly unconcerned while indoors. I certainly didn’t want to rile up the students any more than they were. I am sure all of them … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, conversation, dollar store, dollar tree, dollarama, public transportation, Toronto, Viva, weather, winter, York Region, YRT
Tagged balaclava, cold, dollar store, mask, minus 20, orange, passenger, Viva Blue, weather, winter, York Region, YRT
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Free Stuff Is Good
I didn’t go for a ride today. I planned to–I made my supplement full water bottles and everything–but the weather was bad. I have been battling a cold for quite some time and this didn’t seem like the thing to … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, cycling, cycling gear, dollar store, food shopping, nutrition, shopping, supplements, vitamins
Tagged BCAA, branch chain amino acids, browsing, complimentary, cycling, free, free stuff, Healthy Planet, healthy store, Nature's Emporium, samples, supplements, talking, water bottles
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Glass Bottles
Today’s Perfect Moment is a cool drink of root beer from a glass bottle. Pretty simple really, but full of touchstones for me. I found this bottle at the Dollar Tree. The Dollar Tree is running a distant second to … Continue reading
Retail Distractions
Today, I visited two different shops on errands. These were a bit of a way from my house, but I managed to make the journey on secondary roads. It was rather peaceful. First I went to the Pacific Mall to … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, dollar store, hobby, hobby shop, Japan, Japanese, making money, money, shopping, spending money
Tagged distraction, dollar store, earning, hobbies, hobby shops, making, money, Pacific Mall, Retail, shopping, spending
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Dollar Store Pregnancy Tests
I was just browsing the dollar store (Dollar Tree in this case) and I came across a home Pregnancy test. Maybe it is just me, but this seems so …..wrong? Unreliable? clearly a sign of the apocalypse? I was surprised … Continue reading
Another Glass Bottle Beverage
A light post for a Sunday night. Yes, I’m still getting ready Pho my trip, but that isn’t what this post is about. No, this post is about taking time to indulge, even when you (and by you, I mean … Continue reading
Thanks for the Thanks
Today’s Perfect Moment is in recognition of my students. After seeing my haul of Swiss Chocolate and other goodies, it might be obvious to you, but I sometimes forget that my students can be rather appreciative of my teaching efforts. … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, dollar store, greeting cards, students, thanks
Tagged appreciation, cards, English, ESL, learning, students, thank you
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