I heard on the radio today that the Brunswick House, a landmark in the Bloor and Brunswick neighbourhood here in Toronto for many years, will be closing – possibly to be replaced by a chain pizza joint. It has been many many years since I’ve… Read More
Tuffy P has been away on a business trip. She was supposed to arrive at Pearson early this evening. Then it was changed to shortly after midnight, then later and later and later. Now it is scheduled to land at 3:11 AM. By the time… Read More
This seems to be the year for the phrase “at the end of the day”, meaning, “no matter what you think or say, this is the way it’s shaking down.” The other day I found myself saying it. I didn’t even really notice the phrase… Read More
I’m enjoying a few days of more or less unplanned staycation time this week. I say more or less unplanned because there are a number of things that need to get done around the house this week, and I’m working on knocking off at least… Read More
I voted with the first wave at my local polling station this morning. There was some confusion as the scrutineer tried comparing the address on my ID with the address of the advance polls. I pointed out the problem. This straightened out, I cast my… Read More
Occasionally, I have to travel to Ottawa as part of my job. Living where I do, I usually fly out of Pearson, but yesterday I was going in and out on the same day. When I booked my flight, I hadn’t considered the possibility of… Read More
I continue to go to physiotherapy twice each week for my injured ankle. Although I’ve come a long way, it continues to give me some grief and limit my activities. The good thing is I’m making progress with it, even if it is slow progress.… Read More
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