Over the years, I have significantly expanded my gastronomic comfort zone (and expanded my waistline at the same time). Once upon a time I’d worry about whether there would be things on the menu that I’d like, but now I feel pretty comfortable in most social settings. My old fears came back on Sunday night … More West Coast Eats
I’m headed off to the West Coast tomorrow for a few days of meetings. It should be really interesting – we’re going to a couple of galleries, the Museum of Anthropology, a contemporary dance performance, and the opening of the Vancouver Writer’s Festival. I think we’re also going to check out a few notable restaurants. … More Rain, With Periods of Rain
Here’s a Harper’s Index inspired look at our long weekend… Total distance traveled: 1,255 kmTotal hours spent in transit: 19Total waking hours spent with family: 24 Highways traveled: 2, 6, 7, 24, 57, 401, 403, 407, 416, 417 Total number of rest stops: 14 Rest stops at a Tim Hortons: 4 Rest stops at Starbucks: … More Thanksgiving By The Numbers
I took our 2000 Camry in for a regular maintenance check this morning. It’s been a great car, but at 7 years old and 133,000 km, I think the old girl might be past her prime. When the dealer called me to review the problems they had found, I wasn’t surprised that it was a … More Anyone Wanna Buy a Camry?
Well, we’re a couple of weeks into the great public school experiment, and I gotta say it’s tough. Not tough on A – he’s fine. It’s tough on me, which, after all, is what really matters. Mornings are stressful. In the good old days, we dropped the boys off at the daycare whenever we felt … More Skool is Hard
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