Category Archives: free stuff

And She Didn’t Order Coffee

Posted on March 28, 2019 by

It’s been a while since I wrote about a character from my bus ride. And I suppose it will be a little longer because this character actually comes from the coffee shop. The back-story My coffee maker died this morning. … Continue reading →

Posted in actor, actress, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, chance meetings, coffee, dance, dancing, free stuff, taking chances, Tim Hortons, Yonge and Eglinton | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Pizza, Free and Delicious

Posted on January 16, 2019 by

We have a custom at work that basically works like this. If you have something you want to share (get rid of is also a kind of sharing) put it on the table in the kitchen area.  Over the years … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, delicious, ESL, free stuff, pizza, teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Listening Gets You Free Stuff

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

A co-worker was lamenting the state of Christmas. It was not the commercial aspect that everyone seems to always grumble about (and do nothing about)  but rather the state of her own family Christmas and gift giving traditions. Unlike a … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, blog, blog posts, blogging, blogposts, Christmas, co-workers, coffee, commercialization, family, free stuff, gifts, listening, presents, review | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

An Award Asks for Advice

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

This is not the post that I had planned on writing, and it probably isn’t the post I am expected to write. I was nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award by View From The Back.  Please go check out the … Continue reading →

Posted in adversity, advice, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, award, blog, blogging, blogposts, free stuff, growing your blog, increasing blog traffic, success, travel writing, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments