Category Archives: taking chances

No Dinosaur Here

Posted on April 7, 2020 by

I am not a technophobe.  As evidenced by this blog, I have at least a minor ability to use the computer and cellphone.  However, I must admit that I have clearly not picked up enough of the tricks or technical … Continue reading →

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A Break from the Noise

Posted on January 8, 2020 by

In light of the days events, writing about A Perfect Moment seems callous and is quite hard. The media and even the people around me are all talking about war and death.  Everyone is waiting for the Trump speech in … 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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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 →

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Meeting One’s Heritage

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

We had an untraditional Father’s ay….or maybe it really wasn’t in celebration of Father’s Day, but it was in there somewhere. So, in an effort to learn more about our roots and connect with people we went to a meeting … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

There is an Asian supermarket near my house. I am sure I have written about it before.  I go there to grab Japanese candy, (as Heide knows I like so much) samosas, Vietnamese coffee, chocolate milk, lettuce, rye bread, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, banana, comfort food, ESL, ethnic food, food, food shopping, ice cream, Korea, Korean, risks, snacks, taking chances, teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

The Woman With The Painting

Posted on August 26, 2017 by

I am a victim of curiosity. I was on the bus, waiting for it to depart, and not really paying attention to my surroundings. After a week of disinterested reading, I finally found something that held my attention.  It was … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, chance meetings, commuting, conversation, painting, public transportation, risks, taking chances | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

The Woman Who Loved Chopin

Posted on December 10, 2016 by

I find it awesome to meet someone with passion. I don’t always “get” what they’re passionate about, but I respect it.  I find it powerful and somewhat infectious.  You can see the energy rippling off them in waves.  Sometimes it … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Lost

Posted on January 5, 2016 by

They closed Apache. I don’t know who they are, but they closed it. It is gone. All that remains are the imperfections in the concrete or stucco showing the outline of where the letters used to be.  Soon, as some … Continue reading →

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Suddenly, It Has Become So Very Real

Posted on August 11, 2015 by

Earlier this year, probably in the middle of March, I signed up to ride 125 km.   There were longer alternatives (165 and 140 to be exact) and there were shorter alternatives. How I settled on 125 is not overly clear … Continue reading →

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