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Light Rail Dreams
Apparently Kevin Costner wasn’t completely accurate in the movie Field of Dreams when he said “if you build it they will come.” The Ottawa version is “we have built it, and we are going to make sure you come. You have no choice” Ottawa’s transit provider, OC Transpo, unveiled a complete revamping of its system […]
Who Ordered This?
Even in Canada we don’t expect to wake up to a winter wonderland on April 8.
Witty Wednesday
There’s been a lot of serious stuff here lately, and probably too much Donald Trump for everyone’s mental and emotional health. So let’s take a break from politics and world affairs. Hopefully one of these will at least make you chuckle.
Starting Off
The snow started falling early in the morning. Somehow it seemed a fitting start to a new year. We were not the first ones to go far a walk in the forest to start the year. The new snow already showed the footprints, or more accurately hoof prints, of the deer living in the forest.
Eye of the Beholder
Ottawa’s first major snowfall of the season was Saturday night, and when I went out to shovel on Sunday morning my neighbors had already been hard at work. Do you see what I see? I was convinced that this was an old-style steam railroad engine. After all, we live across the street from a light-rail […]
Take A Deep Breath
Win lose or draw, life goes on, I didn’t take many pictures of the fall colors this year, but it seems much more peaceful today to share a couple, rather than discussing US election results. The forest trails seem so peaceful. Here no-one cares about elections.
Flashback Friday
Today is August 30, 2024. On August 30, 2014 I began posting regularly in this space. More than 3,000 post later I am wondering why I am doing this. Is it ego, boredom, or is there value in what I share. Whichever it is, I’m still having fun, as long as I don’t put too […]
The Beach Day
Where do you relax? Or perhaps the question these days should be, can you relax? Our society is a fast-paced one. The changes in the way we communicate have brought an increased expectation on workers. Many of us are expected to be always available, always “on.” Forget the 35-hour work week, welcome to the 168 […]
I Need This
I’m having ongoing discussions with my grandson on the difference between wanting something and needing something. He doesn’t grasp the concept At three, everything is a need, and an immediate one at that. He has no understanding of delayed gratification. Do you struggle at times with the difference between wants and needs? Be honest with […]
Vacation Thoughts IV
Just a reminder today that it is a good idea to think before you post. I’m taking a break from daily routines, trying to recharge. Well, at least as much as possible with a three-year-old around. So for the next little while I’m going to be sharing one pearl of wisdom a day that I […]
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