Category Archives: subway

Connection Magic

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

I have a confession to make. I don’t use any transportation apps.  I commute every work day without checking to see if the bus is coming.  I expect it to come around the same time every day and leave my … Continue reading →

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Sunshine

Posted on February 26, 2019 by

I emerged from the subway with all the other lemmings, grumbling and rolling my eyes at the people having difficulty with the turnstile exit. It sure and truly was a Monday morning.  Most everyone was waiting just inside the doors … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, commuting, seasons, subway, sun, sunrise, Toronto, TTC, walking, winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Redemption with a Small R

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

If you’ve ever had a grumpy day, I think this post will help you. If you don’t know what I mean by a grumpy day, I truly envy you. A grumpy day is when things in the universe conspire to … Continue reading →

Posted in anger, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, commuting, disappointment, subway, Viva, YRT | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

One Amongst Many

Posted on November 14, 2018 by

There are lots of candidates for Today’s Perfect Moment. I could choose the weather. Waking up early to a November snowfall was quite pretty–but the first ones always are.  Since I rarely ever pay attention to weather forecasts, this one … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, characters, commuting, library, reading, snow, subway, TTC, Viva, winter, York Region, YRT | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Not Today’s Perfect Moment

Posted on September 25, 2018 by

What I am about to write is not Today’s Perfect Moment. It was definitely a moment, but beyond that I am a little unsure. I accompanied one of my co-workers to the subway. We have been on a hello, how … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, co-workers, commuting, ESL, hard work, listening, students, subway, teaching, TTC, work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

The Inner Child

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

Today, totally without planning and possibly due to an error by the TTC which saw a subway car stop at the platform, not open its doors and drive away, I got on a subway completely decorated inside and out to … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Puppy

Posted on April 27, 2018 by

It really won’t matter if you are a cat person or a dog person or a no animals person. You should find something warm in this post. I got on the subway after work, much like I always do. It … Continue reading →

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When It Really Matters

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

Today’s Perfect Moment is the unselfishness of others. As you might have read, the weather has been terrible.  There’s snow and ice everywhere.  The main streets are clear, but the side streets have not been plowed. Maybe the equipment is … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, commuting, public transportation, subway, TTC, weather, winter | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Try and Figure the Universe Out

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

  I am struggling to write this post. I have the idea, but everything I type out seems dry, or at the very least, at tad bit too academic.  Maybe I need to use a sensational tweet like a certain … Continue reading →

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Rock’n It Old School

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

I have seen my share of characters on the bus and other places I frequent, whether they be of the interesting or weird variety. I have described for you my bus and supermarket crushes ad nauseam (which is why I … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, chance meetings, characters, meeting people, public transportation, subway, Toronto, TTC | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments