Category Archives: review

This Year’s Reading

Posted on January 9, 2020 by

Getting books from the library is awesome. Except for the cost of transportation (bus fare or gas) it’s free.  If you use an e-reader you don’t even need to go there, and in some cases, can keep the book for … Continue reading →

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The Year That Was

Posted on January 2, 2020 by

Happy New Year to everyone.  Let’s hope 2020 is a fantastic year for everyone. So 2019 is in the books. Before I look forward to the year ahead, I should probably take a moment to look back. I would have … Continue reading →

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A Night at the Movies

Posted on December 27, 2019 by

A long time ago….or maybe it was a little while ago. In actual fact, I don’t really remember when–but I remember the conversation quite clearly–my girlfriend wondered if I would go see Little Women with her.  At the time, I … Continue reading →

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Two Perfect Moments Today

Posted on November 27, 2019 by

Like the title says, there are two Perfect Moments today. In all honesty, I am not sure why I am picking two.  If I just chose one of them, you would be none the wiser.  I could even save one … Continue reading →

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A Shawarma Sunday

Posted on November 18, 2019 by

I am not sure why the Shawarma has eluded me until today. I am a pretty adventurous eater and I have ventured beyond my shores many times.  Somehow, and someway, this delicious morsel has never found its way onto my … Continue reading →

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Getting Lost in a Good Book

Posted on November 2, 2019 by

On Friday morning, wondering just how hung-over my students were going to be, and hearing that there was snow in the forecast, I really didn’t know how the day was going to go. I broke out my jacket–which my girlfriend … Continue reading →

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Mission: Sandwich

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

I’ve got several things to report on today, but I think I had better get the sandwich report out first. As for the sandwich, it was pretty good. Of course the ingredients were pretty good to begin with (roast beef, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, comfort food, food, food blogging, food shopping, lunch, review, sandwich | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Alegria

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

Writing about this past weekend’s Perfect Moment is a no-brainer. Cirque Du Soleil is in town with a reboot of their famous show Alegria.  My girlfriend and I have had some wonderful dates, but going to see a live performance … Continue reading →

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Free Beer

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

I was walking toward the subway station when I spotted some young campaign women on the corner handing out something. Owing to ongoing construction and a reduction in public space thanks to additions to the building, this has been a … Continue reading →

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Killer Beer

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

Are there too many craft beers out there? This one is branded with the name and number of my all-time favourite hockey player, Doug Gilmour.  He served as Captain of my Maple Leafs, and was the single inspiration that got … Continue reading →

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