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A New Picture
A little while ago, I posted a picture my student drew of me. It was a quick sketch, but I think it captured me quite well. I thought she showed quite a bit of talent and other people reacted quite … Continue reading
Free as a Bird
Today’s Perfect Moment might be nothing more than timing. I saw a bird in the subway. Since there are numerous entrances and since the next station south is above ground, that probably isn’t such a big deal. However, it got … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, authentic, bonus, chance meetings, commuting, luck, Omens, public transportation, subway, Yonge and Eglinton
Tagged bird, Eglinton, Freebird, interesting, Lynyrd Skynyrd, omens, platform, subway, TTC
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Finding Common Ground
Though I could have chosen hitting the snooze button a bunch of extra times, or the extra time I had to enjoy my coffee this morning, I have decided to select something else as Today’s Perfect Moment. Without further adieu, … Continue reading
Japanese TV…More than Crazy Stunts and Screams
Today’s Perfect Moment is a moment of taking in some Japanese TV programs. When a lot of people think about Japanese TV, they have the image of whacky game shows where people slip and slide all over. They think of … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, Japan, Japanese, TV
Tagged funny, interesting, Japanese TV, Tantei Knight Scoop, variety
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A Gospel Choir of One
In truth there is no shortage of characters on my bus route. I have written about the ballerina, the balloon carrier, the two fisted energy drinker and dozens of others. They were somewhat mysterious and invigorating. Others, like the … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, characters, choir, commuting, faith, gospel, public transportation, tolerance
Tagged bus, characters, commuting, gospel, interesting, religion, scripture, singing, tension, voice, woman
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When One Inspires
I had Thai food yesterday, which could have easily qualified as a Perfect Moment. It was spicy and delicious and the restaurant was pretty without being ostentatious. (funny aside, I had a bit of a brain lapse and spelled … Continue reading
Posted in achievement, advice, ambition, appreciation, Aspirations, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, inspiration, inspiring, teaching
Tagged conversation, deep, food, inspiring, interesting, life, Restaurant, thai
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When Students Ask About Snow
Maybe one of the best things about teaching students from countries around the world is that they can marvel at things you take for granted in your own country–they can be incredibly harsh and critical too, but we’ll … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, ambition, appreciation, Aspirations, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, education, experiences, snow, students, teaching, winter
Tagged funny, goals, interesting, life, snow angel, snowball, snowman, students
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