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And She Didn’t Order Coffee
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 actor, actress, beautiful, book store, bookstore, chance encounter, chance meeting, free stuff, model, Roll up the rim, Tim Hortons, to win, Yonge and Eglinton
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Meeting One’s Heritage
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
The Woman With The Painting
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 art, artist, bus, canvas, conversations, meeting, meeting people, paintings, public transportation, Richmond Hill, strangers, Viva, Weldrick, York Region
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The Woman Who Loved Chopin
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
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, beer, books, chance meetings, Chopin, coincidence, literature, luck, meeting people, passion, subway, taking chances
Tagged books, chance meetings, Chopin, connections, literature, meeting, passion, people, piano, subway
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Opportunity Lost
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
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, changes, eating, food, missed opportunity, taking chances
Tagged Apache, chances, missed, Restaurant, Richmond Hill
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Suddenly, It Has Become So Very Real
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
Posted in Aspirations, cycling, exercise, fitness, lifestyle, nutrition, obstacles, organization, pushing, taking chances
Tagged challenges, cycling, epic, Halton, jersey, obstacles, tour
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My Last Beer in PEI
The last beer in the sampler pack is a honey brown. Like the current fruit trend (lime and apple) in beer, I remember when honey was all the rage in making beer. When it was new and different, everyone raved … Continue reading
Another Beer in PEI
Since a lot of people seemed to “like” my last post, I have decided to post another beer in PEI post. Another beer in my Gahan sampler was Island Red. It is a red ale with 5.3% alcohol. It tasted … Continue reading
The Kit Kat Phenomenon Revisited
This post is not so much about the better me as it is about things that intrigue me. As I wrote before in a previous post, which you can see if you click here, I have a fascination with the … Continue reading
