A blog full of memories
Ok…two things about Duran Duran…. Shawna Bingham…microwaved fries with a tonne of ketchup in for our lunch, neon yellow sweaters and legwarmers. Fraser Weir…that discussion about Duran Duran you had with Malky and Bruce on the bus on the way to the Roman catacombs in Italy that Easter break in 1991. And here is a …
Why? For no other reason than the simple fact that I can. Isn’t technology incredible? I’ve just spent the week in Alberta visiting family. And I wish I’d been more organized and told my friend in Yellowknife–she said she would have arranged a visit!!! …DAMN…Next time. Next time. And, my plane was two hours late …
I’d planned a brief visit home to visit my family in Alberta this week–before I started a full-time contract in the South Bay. I was supposed to have a conference call on Thursday afternoon–but it got pushed to Friday at noon. Worried that I wouldn’t make the bus to the airport if I had to …
The Largest Cock in the Land, originally uploaded by YukonJen. Am visiting my family in Alberta this week. We’re having a laugh–or two–or three. As we were driving out the township road where my aunt and uncle live, I see this HUGE rooster statue in somebody’s front yard. “I HAVE to take a picture …
I hear about Mateo Granados from a few people before I actually get to talk to him myself. David and Ondine mention him when they find out I’m looking for interesting perspectives. And I crosscheck the reference with Julie, my winemaker-foodie friend. She nods her head. Yes. Definitely. And when I’m talking to Evie at …
I’ve decided I’m a trail runner. A few weeks ago, my friend Mitch ran the Skyline to the Sea ultra marathon. He blogged about it, a few of his fellow runners blogged about it, and I decided to keep me challenged and interested, I would start running trails. Last week, I investigated some trails out …
I’ve been struggling lately. Getting things done. Prioritizing. Trying to get my life in order. Trying to move forward on too many fronts. I know. I know. “Life is what happens while you’re making plans.” I bought myself this Franklin/Covey daily planner thing last week. And, I must admit that it’s actually working for me. …
