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It Strikes Me as Odd

Posted on May 12, 2020 by

It strikes me as odd that I should wake up three days in a row, in May, to snow.  While I often revel in the idea of living in the Great White North, I do like my spring and summer.  … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning

Posted on March 21, 2020 by

When you wake up late on a Saturday morning, you go through all the motions of a great weekend morning.  The sun is shining through the kitchen window. You make your coffee and maybe something to eat.  The kitchen smells … Continue reading →

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Explaining a September Lull

Posted on September 14, 2019 by

If it wasn’t clear to everyone in my last post, I think the picture above says it all. Autumn, or Fall, is definitely on its way.  I photographed the picture above on my walk home yesterday. I have been feeling … Continue reading →

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Pizza for Breakfast

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

I am still catching up on Perfect Moments, and I think I am almost there. Over the weekend, I took some time to rest, and hopefully finally get rid of this cold that has been plaguing me for weeks. Somewhere … Continue reading →

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And So It Ends

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

    My last full day in Costa Rica was a free morning with the promise of a long car ride back to San Jose in the afternoon. One of my fellow travellers recommended a place not too far from … Continue reading →

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Our Last Day On The Bikes

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

We left the calm island paradise after fueling up on a breakfast which included my favorite Vietnamese coffee and baguette. We headed down river (upriver?) to a floating market.  We also had the chance to see some small factories/home businesses.  … Continue reading →

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The Second Day of Cycling Thailand

Posted on December 5, 2017 by

Our second cycling day started from our hotel.  We had a lovely outdoor breakfast and set off on what would be a journey of more than 80kms. I just wanted to share some of the sights from the trip so … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Coffee Morning

Posted on November 11, 2017 by

There is something great about a day when I can drink my coffee slowly and reflect on the days past and the days ahead.  Today is Remembrance Day, so reflecting is definitely needed. This is so different from mornings when … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Be the Only One

Posted on November 27, 2016 by

It is early Grey Cup Sunday Morning and I am eagerly anticipating watching the game with my Dad. I don’t have a horse in the race since my team (the Toronto Argonauts) had an abysmal season.  Frankly, I don’t know … Continue reading →

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When Breakfast Fails to Deliver

Posted on October 4, 2016 by

A student of mine once told me that the secret to maintaining a good weight was in this simple maxim. Eat breakfast like a king. Eat lunch like a prince. Eat supper like a poor person. I have to admit … Continue reading →

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