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What Blogging Can Do For Someone
A few weeks back, I helped my friend and co-worker bring his blog over to WP. I was hoping that his form of ranting would find a more willing to engage audience than he had on the other platform. I … Continue reading
Leftover Perfection
Snow has started to fall again and though I never expect November snow to stick around, it seems as though it might. Before I regale you with pictures of winter and snow, because rest assured I can, I wanted to … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, autumn, bicycles, cycling, cycling gear, group rides, inspiration, inspiring, seasons, Toronto, winter
Tagged anytime, autumn, bicycle, bike share, Eglinton, exercise, fun, rental, ride, Toronto, winter
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The Chair Chronicles
What led to this? Battered and scarred, and past your prime, definitely. You’ve been put out to pasture to await your final resting heap. In my vision you were the chair upon which unread stories and chronicles were woven, rather … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, achievement, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, blog, blogging, blogposts, brainstorming, creative, creativity, growing your blog, increasing blog traffic, inspiration, inspiring, office furniture, writing
Tagged artist, blog, blog posts, blogger, chair, desk, disposed, furniture, garbage, garbage truck, goals, growing your blog, increasing traffic, inspiration, office, put out to pasture, writer, writing
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Why I Go To the Library
One of my coworkers wondered why I kept getting books from the library. When I answered because they were free, she explained that her question was different. She meant why didn’t I borrow the books electronically? I could have waxed … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, books, guide book, inspiration, inspiring, librarian, library, lucky, reading, unexpected
Tagged cheap, cycle travel, cycling, guide books, inspiration, library, Lonely Planet, low cost, luck, lucky, lucky finds, pay what you can, pay what you want, plans, travel
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Walking Tour Possibilities
Without the internet, we wouldn’t have this blog and we wouldn’t have email. It is truly fantastic. However, when it gets right down to it, there is something special about regular snail mail. There is something awesome about opening that … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, catalogue, Exodus, Exodus Travels, hiking, inspiration, inspiring, travel, walking
Tagged advice, hiking, inspiration, tours, travel, trips, walking
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People Don’t Meet That Way Anymore
Yesterday was night to catch up with one of my best friends over some food and a couple of pints at Hemmingway’s–a, perhaps, too trendy for me Yorkville bar/eatery that I often find myself at. Maybe, I just like the … Continue reading
Amazing Vietnam Photos
For those of you who have been following the blog lately, you’ll know that I recently took an amazing cycling trip to Vietnam. I enjoyed showing you some of my photos and relating my experience. Your response has been overwhelmingly … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, cameras, Exodus, Exodus Travels, incredible, inspiration, inspiring, photography, Vietnam
Tagged bicycles, Dalat, Exodus, Exodus Travels, fantastic, Group tour, Hanoi, Hoi An, incredible, mopeds, motorcycles, photos, Saigon, Vietnam
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Ha Long Bay
When people think of Vietnam, I am pretty sure that Ha Long Bay is one of those images that explodes into the brain. Before my trip fades from memory, I think I should put down a few words and share … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, beauty, boating, boats, coffee, Exodus, Exodus Travels, Ha Long Bay, incredible, inspiration, inspiring, tourism, trains, travel, Vietnam
Tagged boats, Exodus, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, overnight train, tourism, UNESCO, Vietnam, Wonders of the world, World Heritage
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When One Inspires
I had Thai food yesterday, which could have easily qualified as a Perfect Moment. It was spicy and delicious and the restaurant was pretty without being ostentatious. (funny aside, I had a bit of a brain lapse and spelled … Continue reading
Posted in achievement, advice, ambition, appreciation, Aspirations, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, inspiration, inspiring, teaching
Tagged conversation, deep, food, inspiring, interesting, life, Restaurant, thai
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