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Misfits’ Christmas
The coworkers that I like and I found ourselves with a few extra moments to gab yesterday. This doesn’t happen much because our schedules are not synched together very well. Also, since the start of the union drive and subsequent … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, Christmas, co-workers, complaints, compliments, conversation, ESL, networking, perfect moment, teaching, time, work
Tagged complaining, discussions, ESL, ESL teachers, finding time to talk, grumbling, life, talks with coworkers, teaching, time
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The Characters That I Work With
When I wrote about the KISS play set and my diverse co-workers, I am sure some of the readers had some doubts about my words. We’re all prone to exaggeration. Why would I be any different? I could reiterate my stance … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, ESL, music, teaching, toys
Tagged Ace Frehley, characters, ESL teachers, Kiss, life, priorities, toys, weirdos
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Back in the Saddle
After weeks of procrastination, valid and less than valid excuses, and an east coast trip, I finally made it out with the cycling club. Like all first rides of the season, it wasn’t worth writing home about. It is worth … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, cycling, cycling gear, exercise, fitness, group rides, Newmarket Eagles
Tagged aches and pains, bicycles, Cambodia, Canondale, Chile, cycling, exercise, fitness, group ride, lake, life, Newmarket Eagles, riding, Saturday morning, Sri Lanka
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The Sounds Not of Silence
Today’s Perfect Moment had two distinct, some might say opposite, parts. What unites them is their locations and the fact that both of them were sounds. Sound One I was at the end of my commute to work. That is … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, music, public transportation, subway, trains
Tagged bus, cacophony, commuting, Eglinton, life, music, noise, soundtrack, subway, trains
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Tempus Fugit
I wouldn’t honestly say my teaching was inspired today. It wasn’t bad either. When I talk about inspired teaching it usually means that I have come up with an activity or approach that really got the students talking and really … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, compliments, ESL, students, teaching
Tagged Canada, ESL, great compliments, life, students, teachers, teaching, Toronto
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The Last Post of the Year
It’s the end of 2016. I have nothing overly profound to say and no resolutions I wish to make public. In fact, I haven’t made any and I am not sure that I will. All I really know is that … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, Happy New Year, optimism, optimistic
Tagged 2017, Happy New Year, life, optimism, optimistic, parties
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Not Only One…But Many
Today’s Perfect Moment is simply the day it was. Highlights include: Hearing Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here on the radio. Lots of sunshine that shone even as the rain fell. A delicious dinner meal. Finding some books at the … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, atmosphere, Aurora, autumn, baseball, beauty, Blue Jays, books, library
Tagged a beautiful day, Blue Jays, books, coffee, enjoyment, life, sleep, Wild Card
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An Almost Transparent Fog
There’s a woman I often see jogging past my bus stop in the early morning as I make my dreary half asleep sluggish body towards what will eventually be work. She usually looks quite resplendent in her yellow/high visibility high … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, commuting, sunrise, weather
Tagged bus stop, commuting, dogs, fog, jogging, life, random meeting, sunrise, weather
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Spreading the Warmth
\ First and foremost, thanks to Just a Girl and a Bike for nominating me for this award. I appreciate any feedback I can get on my blog. I am very happy that you found it worthy of the nomination. … Continue reading
Posted in achievement, adventure, ambition, appreciation, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, award, bicycles, blog, blogging, choosing, commuting, happiness, hobbies, Japan, Japanese, kansai ben, tattoo, wordpress discover
Tagged awards, biography, cell phone, ESL, facts, life, lovely, personal questions, teaching
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Lessons in the Obvious
My student made me laugh today. I doubt that I can do the scene any justice whatsoever. I mean, it probably isn’t funny. No, that’s not true. It’s funny, but I don’t know if I can write it like it’s … Continue reading →