The day the Fiona hit was Catriona birthday so our annual sojourn to New Glasgow for dinner was prudently put on hold. Unfortunately they decided to close for the season so we took her for lobster … | Continue reading
We never really stopped working but we took a selfie to commemorate our showered return to work last week. | Continue reading
We are back in our studio on Victoria Row, marvelling at the fact that when you flip a switch, a light turns on. We also have somewhat limited Internet access. I ran around our neighbourhood in Str… | Continue reading
Lineups for fuel yesterday in Stratford. I heard there were lines elsewhere for food. | Continue reading
I’m sitting here in my kitchen, safe, warm and dry, drinking a lovely single origin from Peru that I brewed on my camp stove. We’ve been through all kinds of natural disasters from the 921 earthqua… | Continue reading
The recent announcement by IRAC to dramatically raise the allowable rental increase on the Island for the coming year affects us – we rent. Thankfully we won’t be left homeless or miss meals like others … | Continue reading
“Your HappyEars Canada order is now complete.” I’ve been shopping for earplugs to replace the freebies I received from Upstreet brewing a few years ago when I was there to hear Lady Soul. They were … | Continue reading
With the exception of the cost of fuel, in much of our day to day the effects of rising costs brought on by the cause of the day hasn’t seemed to be that apparent. We eat less steak and fish,… | Continue reading
I received a pair of computer progressives yesterday which now allow me to see all the UI of Logic Pro, and text in general, with greater clarity. The effect is more magnifying glass than simply br… | Continue reading
I run my life via my Aeroplan Visa card and have over the course of the past few years slowly accrued a lot of points. Yesterday I found out that I have enough points to fly the four of us from Hal… | Continue reading
Sheryl and I shared a look last week when I mentioned yet another couple of news items, one about the failing health care system, a day doesn’t go by without at least one article, and the oth… | Continue reading
On this day not so many years ago, I got up, ran 21k, came home and showered, ate a full breakfast, and walked to work. This was routine. Yesterday, I tried to run 3.5k from my office to home and f… | Continue reading
I think it was during one of the many lockdown periods that we created something new, an experiment in a science education podcast. But once we started going about our lives again time became ever … | Continue reading
Soon the winter gales will be upon us which makes enjoying views like this all the more precious. | Continue reading
I didn’t realize that this was a thing until someone smarter than me posted a cartoon about it on Facebook (it’s good for something!). I always assumed it was further evidence of age related cognitive … | Continue reading
Taken outside Jimmy’s Coffee in Toronto. It’s right beside a Krispy Kreme – donuts are something I don’t quite understand the appeal of. | Continue reading
I had a visit with the optometrist this week as I had some concerns about my left eye which had prompted a visit to emergency a few years ago. Luckily all is well, and though we discussed how getti… | Continue reading
Part of my motivation. I value greatly who I work with and its very difficult to know how well you will get along with the team in any company you might join. … No bosses or investors to tell… | Continue reading
My love of coffee and the vision I have for my for my professional life converge. … Instead of privileging the pursuit of profit, craft businesses and professionals are part of the rise of creative … | Continue reading
When in Toronto one should visit The Library Specialty Coffee. Good coffee. It’s a shame they are a take out only spot. | Continue reading
In a recent update to the Suunto app., it started displaying how many kg of CO2e I’ve saved for the month during my commutes to work. This only includes the runs to and from work, which are f… | Continue reading
I don’t know exactly what it was about the old library but I seldom wanted to spend any time there. Maybe it’s the open space, the brightness, or maybe it’s The Shed, but the new … | Continue reading
If asked what I appreciated about living here, I would point to the blue sky. Returning here for summer vacation when we lived in Asia I would always marvel at the puffy white clouds, the clean air… | Continue reading