Posts Tagged: Travels and Other Places
Election 2012: While I Still Have The Power To Blog....
Posted by on Saturday, October 27, 2012 in - leave a comment
I better make some comment on this election, make some statement given the history around here even if the digital world has deemed blogs to commentary what 8-tracks are to fine audio media. • I was over in the states yesterday and found an active economy. My favorite lunch spot, the Fairgrounds …
Your Friday Bullets For The End Of February
Posted by on Friday, February 24, 2012 in - leave a comment
End of the week. End of the month. Nearing the end of the winter that wasn't. I hear we are in for a bit of a zap this weekend but it's all millionaire's snow from here on out. That is what they called a later winter storm in PEI. Sure, it usually comes in April but winter usually... you know …
For A Country That's 90% Chile Laying Down...
Posted by on Thursday, November 24, 2011 in - 1 comment
... I have no idea what the fuss about "Black Friday" signs showing up in Canada is about. • Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States and marks the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season there. Stores offer enticing deals in hopes of attracting Americans who …
Your Mid-Week Sports Photo Question
Posted by on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in - leave a comment
Seen today, this ornament over a doorway in Montreal contains just about the entire history of sport in Canada. What is it and what does it describe? Hint: it includes at least two cities and two nations and two sports.
10:15 AM, Olive Et Gourmando, Montreal, Quebec
Posted by on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in - leave a comment
So far, within little more than 24 hours, I have eaten bits of 12 types of animal life.
Friday Bullets For The Beginning Of The Unplanned Holiday
Posted by on Friday, July 29, 2011 in - 3 comments
Events have led to two weeks off without much planned. I have stuff to do but we are not going to the Fat Boy by the sea or Indiana for that matter. Home repair and snacking is what I am planning. Napping and snacking is what I will end up doing. I just hope the global economy does not collapse …
Sackets Harbor NY Vintage Base Ball Tournament 2011
Posted by on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 in - leave a comment
This year's vintage base ball game was remarkable. The weather was so hot I thought that I was going to faint when I slowed into second on a couple of doubles. The team had a few new faces but was as keen as ever and took both games after never winning a single game in the USA in the four previous …
Citroënysity
Posted by on Sunday, June 19, 2011 in - 1 comment
I am certainly not a hobbiest but you may recall that I once before was charmed by a Citroën when crossing the watery border from the northern NY back home to Kingston. I think it is the only mode of transport that not only allows you to get away with a straw trilby but actually demands it.
Friday Bullets For The Real Beginning Of Summer
Posted by on Friday, June 17, 2011 in - 3 comments
Thank God the NHL wrapped it up before the actual beginning of summer. Even though it went seven games, the Canucks wrapped it up a few fays earlier than that, too. Man did they suck. Was a riot warranted? No, an act of no class. Why burn cars when the jerseys should have been in the bonfire …
Friday Bullets For Getting Up At 6:43 AM
Posted by on Friday, June 3, 2011 in - 4 comments
I don't set the alarm as the house lives on the rhythm of pre-schoolers. If I am up at 5:15 am, that is life and if the stars align like last week and there is quiet well past a sensible hour, that is life, too. Like last week. When I get a string of good sleeps I start to ask why there isn't more …
