Tag Archives: Covid 19

An Amusing Library Story

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Anthony

I would like to relate an amusing story. It didn’t start out as a Perfect Moment, but became one in the end. I got a notification that a book I had requested from the library was now available. My library, … Continue reading →

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Silver Lining?

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Anthony

I said goodbye to my class on Friday. We were down to three students and two of the remaining 3 are finishing in the next two weeks. What that meant for me was being laid-off. I had managed to work … Continue reading →

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Nothing

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Anthony

I am sitting here staring alternately at the screen and the keyboard. I’ve got nothing. I want to write something, but there’s nothing in the tank. Rest assured, this is not a case of writer’s block. I’ve got lots of … Continue reading →

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And So it Begins….

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Anthony

After several weeks off, I am back to work tomorrow morning (or this morning depending on when I post this and when you read it). The commute will be quite easy– from the kitchen to the office should only take … Continue reading →

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Trying Out Zwift for the First Time

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Anthony

Today’s Perfect Moment is my first Zwift ride. For those not aware, Zwift is an online platform that allows you to simulate riding outdoors with a pretty cool interactive landscape. If you have the right equipment (and you don’t need … Continue reading →

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Out of Context

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Anthony

There’s this great line in Seinfeld (okay, there were lots of them, but this one suits today’s topic) when Jerry sees George’s Dad in his neigbourhood. He says that “it’s just so out of context.” That’s how I felt today, … Continue reading →

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That Was A Good Idea

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Anthony

It really couldn’t have been more Wednesday than that. There wasn’t even a smattering of Thursday, and trying to catch a glimpse of elusive Friday was out of the question. So, it is rather surprising how it turned out. I … Continue reading →

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Brown-Eyed Girl

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Anthony

Like all of my posts, I start writing them in my head first. I sometimes fixate on a phrase. Sometimes it is a single word. I’ve rewritten whole paragraphs because I wanted to include a particular word and I was … Continue reading →

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When ESL Teachers Clean Up

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Anthony

I was at work today….really at work, not teaching from a chair in my extra bedroom. And for all the significance that should have in this yet unresolved pandemic era, it wasn’t that remarkable at all. Instead it was something … Continue reading →

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Back in the Classroom

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Anthony

The students have been clamouring for it and today we made it a reality. We had face to face classes for the first time since mid March. For me, it was the first time back in the classroom since mid … Continue reading →

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