*SIGH* Apparently there are set rules when it comes to making an international move. And yes, relocating to Canada counts as an international move. Naturally, I don’t fit with the set rules. I’m not moving a whole house full of…
Month: March 2012
I’ve been struck by how easy it is to slip into old habits at home. Until today, the weather has been fantastic, so instead of sitting up in the study, i’ve been working from the sun porch. The change in…
While living in temporary dwellings, I took advantage of the cable TV and watched the local evening news. I was struck by two things: 1. Vancouver local news lacks the political charge of Chicago news. 2. The Canadian cable provider…
I was cleaning out my car the other day in preparation for getting rid of it. Another vehicle of memories, and I clearly underestimated the depth of the center console. Who knew so much could fit into such a narrow…
I find myself particularly agitated today. The sun is out, the weather is unseasonably warm for Chicago this time of year and, for the life of me, I can’t put my finger on why I’m so agitated today. Well, other…
So back home, there are two social networking groups in which I was involved: Social Media Club Chicago #smcchicago Lake County Social Networking #lcsn Met some fantastic people, and discovered my Twitter reputation often proceeded me, and almost seemed legendary.…
A series of thoughts zipped through my head while browsing my Twitter stream, and a conversation popped into my head. Spelling of words comes up now and then, and “check” is one of them. I noticed this on a sign.…
Here I sit, behind the Starbucks at YVR, looking out at a runway on a typical overcast Vancouver morning. Drinking Starbucks only because one of its gift cards has been burning a hole in my pocket. I collect them more…
I’ve discovering that there are a number of things we take for granted in the States. Netflix. News, politics, even. Our politics are entertaining compared to Canadian politics. The ability to strike without permission and without restrictions, apparently, too. My…
At least one of you expected a picture of a cat or a dog, no? Yeah, so, moved into my new digs, getting used to its quarks and coolness. Best part, so far, is the deck that runs the length…