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A short time after moving to Canada, I heard about a new mall that had opened in Vancouver, called “Crystal Mall”. It was said to cater mainly to Asian…

Feb 15

Today, nothing I am doing seems important. There is war in Europe. Yes, WAR. One big powerful country didn’t like what their tiny neighbour was doing…

Feb 24

I want the Canadian government to protect the interests of the 90% of Canadians who aren't morons. I've had about enough of this crap. It's time for the…

Feb 11

I moved to Canada in 1999, and it took me a while to overcome the culture shock. Bread now has sugar in it, and 110V power outlets are weak. But life is…

Feb 7

Fairy dust, everywhere.

Feb 8

You stand on the sidelines and you freeze your butt off. The wind is so strong, it almost blows you over. Rain is cutting your face like a thousand…

Feb 7

When you just want to delete it all.

Feb 7

Scrolling through Twitter today brought tears to my eyes, several times. While there is war raging in the Ukraine, the world has come together to fight…

Feb 28

Vicarious Travel Blog, Day 1

May 2

The other day I glanced in the mirror and recoiled from my own image: I looked like I was 65. The skin under my eyes was hanging in folds, my neck was…

Feb 7

Vicarious Travel Blog, Day 2

May 4

When you have a hobby you don’t share with your spouse.

Feb 8

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