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Play-by-Play
In my last year at University I became a born again Toronto Maple Leafs fan. That year, I watched or listened to every game. This was no mean feat as I didn’t have cable TV and there wasn’t widespread adoption … Continue reading →
Posted in driving, listening, Maple Leafs, perfect moment, Toronto
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Tagged ACC, announcer, driving, Gardiner expressway, listening, Maple Leafs, play-by-play, radio, Scotiabank, Toronto
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No Dinosaur Here
I am not a technophobe. As evidenced by this blog, I have at least a minor ability to use the computer and cellphone. However, I must admit that I have clearly not picked up enough of the tricks or technical … Continue reading →
Posted in adapting, changes, ESL, obstacles, online, overcome, perfect moment, taking chances, teaching, technology
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Tagged adapting, change, dinosaur, ESL, listening, online teaching, overcoming obstacles, teaching, working from home
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Kinder Redemption
Long time readers to this blog might know that I have a particular disdain for Kinder Surprise eggs. The story is a good one and you should probably read it first before continuing with this blog. Please click here. So, … Continue reading →
Posted in chocolate, ESL, gifts, perfect moment, presents, students, teaching
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Tagged assembly, ban, Border, boycott, chocolate, ESL, gifts, homelwand security, kinder surprise, listening, students, teaching
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Things Are Looking Up
A good friend was feeling down. It was one of those situations in which I wanted to do something, but couldn’t. It was a tough situation until I remembered that I wasn’t the one having the tough time really. It … Continue reading →
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, recover, self improvement
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Tagged bouncing back, emotions, feeling fine, getting better, listening, recover
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Listening Gets You Free Stuff
A co-worker was lamenting the state of Christmas. It was not the commercial aspect that everyone seems to always grumble about (and do nothing about) but rather the state of her own family Christmas and gift giving traditions. Unlike a … Continue reading →
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, blog, blog posts, blogging, blogposts, Christmas, co-workers, coffee, commercialization, family, free stuff, gifts, listening, presents, review
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Tagged adidas, blog posts, blogging, blogs, Christmas, climachill, clothes, clothing, customs, free stuff, gift receipt, gifts, green, listening, presents, traditions
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Not Today’s Perfect Moment
What I am about to write is not Today’s Perfect Moment. It was definitely a moment, but beyond that I am a little unsure. I accompanied one of my co-workers to the subway. We have been on a hello, how … Continue reading →
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, co-workers, commuting, ESL, hard work, listening, students, subway, teaching, TTC, work
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Tagged applying for jobs, discrimination, ESL, language, listening, subway, teacher, teaching, Toronto, TTC, walking
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The Sound of Snow Falling
Today had two Perfect Moments. The first was the early morning snowfall. I was out of the house before the sun had cleared the horizon. It was a short walk to my bus stop, but it was a quiet one. … Continue reading →
A Sweet Thing
Today’s Perfect Moment occurred at the supermarket. It wasn’t free food. It wasn’t an encounter with a beautiful woman in the produce aisle. It wasn’t getting a shopping cart that rolled well–which is a rare enough feet that it could … Continue reading →
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, atmosphere, discovery, experiences, grocery, music, shopping
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Tagged grocery store, listening, music, Sweet Thing, Van Morrison
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