Tag Archives: cold

The First Snowfall

Posted on November 8, 2019 by

Today’s Perfect Moment is not this snowfall that I had ignored during weather forecast part of my morning radio show. Instead, it is my students’ reactions to the snowfall which are the amazing part.  It happens every year, but I … Continue reading →

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Tales of a Warm Person

Posted on September 17, 2019 by

One of the things you may not know about me is that I am pretty warm. That is to say, my internal and external temperature is warm.  I might also have a warm personality, but that is probably only on … 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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A Saturday Morning with No Bike Ride

Posted on July 27, 2019 by

Usually at this time of day on a Saturday, I am enjoying my post ride drink and mentally preparing to regale you with tales of the ride. Sadly this is not the case today.  Sadly too, I cannot put the … Continue reading →

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Of Masks and Men

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

I am not going to lie to you. I thought Monday was pretty cold.  I was mostly unconcerned while indoors.  I certainly didn’t want to rile up the students any more than they were.  I am sure all of them … Continue reading →

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Some Kind of Soup For The Soul

Posted on January 11, 2019 by

Today’s Perfect Moment is a simple act of kindness.  And through this act, their true nature has been shown. If you read one of yesterday’s posts (here) you’ll know that I have been feeling under the weather since Wednesday afternoon.  … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Nothing Is Okay

Posted on January 10, 2019 by

Seeing as I was sick, I put absolutely no demands on myself today.  There was nothing I absolutely had to get done and whatever I wanted to do was okay.  Normally, unproductive days seems stressful to me.  Getting absolutely nothing … Continue reading →

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11 Degrees….11!

Posted on September 8, 2018 by

I have a small computer mounted on my bike. It is by no means the fancy Garmin or Wahoo system I lust after but can’t ever seem to find room in the budget for.  However, it does the job and … Continue reading →

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Beating Winter

Posted on February 4, 2018 by

Yesterday, I took the opportunity to travel the roads less traveled between my house and the sprawling suburb known as Oshawa–they might not like this term, but since their cars jam up the highway on any given day, they deserve … Continue reading →

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My Mind Shrugged

Posted on April 6, 2017 by

Today’s Perfect Moment is a moment that most people wouldn’t dare nominate for the prestigious title. Even before you get to it, based on the picture, you’re probably shaking your head.  I don’t blame you.  I need to turn the … Continue reading →

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