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Category Archives: Life
Mommy Never Warned Me There Would Be Days Like This
“Come to Canada, son.” Was what my mom’s invitation letter said. She was sponsoring me to leave the warmth of the Caribbean and live with her, my younger brother and older sister who were already living with her in Canada. … Continue reading
Rock and Rolling With Bob Seger
I had a rare evening out with my father-in-law last night. He took me to see the old-time rock and roller, Bob Seger. I didn’t know what to expect. I thought I only knew a couple of his hits, one … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Opinion
Tagged Against The Wind, Bob Seger, Dallas Smith, life, Music, Night Moves (album), Old Time Rock and Roll, Rock, We've Got Tonight
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Winter to-dos not done.
Last fall I had lofty aspirations to use the long months of winter to my advantage. I wanted to engage in fun activities that would make the winter go by quickly. Learning to skate was one of the big ones. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life
Tagged Children, Christmas, Family, Ice skating, life, Recreation, Shopping, Skating, Snowball, Snowman, Sports, Winter
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My Financial Strategy
Almost everyone has had some sort of financial crisis at one time or another. It’s part of life. Unless of course you were born with the proverbial silver spoon in your mouth. Couples are especially susceptible to this because of … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Finance, Life
Tagged Accounting, Family, Finance, Financial Planning, Home, life, Math, Money
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What Happened In Vegas
Ok, you don’t really think I am going to chronicle my weekend in Vegas, did you? You think I’m dumb? Don’t answer that. My nephew turned 21 years old this month and we all know what that means. Legal everywhere! … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Entertainment, Life
Tagged Birthday, Blog, Hoover Dam, Hotel, Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas Nevada, life, LVH, Mob Museum, Pawn Stars, Vacation, Winnipeg
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Musings Of My Island Home
As my North American city remains mired in a week-long cold snap I cannot help but long to be back home, sitting on the beach, sipping on some coconut water. Where is home? I know that I have been here … Continue reading
Just Another Weekend With Snow and Glass
I woke up Saturday morning to a blanket of snow covering the city. Make that a blanket, sheet and comforter. I was excited as I love a good storm, whether snow or rain. The snow plows will come later and … Continue reading
Daddy muses on aging
A while back, my 4-year said to me, “Daddy, I don’t want you to get old.” Taking the bait, I asked why. He looked at me solemnly and said, “You know what happens when you get old, you die.” Well … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged Ageing, Aging, Death, Father Time, Health, life, Musings, Nursing Home, Older Citizens, Volunteer
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Christmas Presents
As much as I love Christmas, I hate the days after Christmas with almost the same passion. People are no longer nice, Christmas music and decorations do not have the same effect, in fact I don’t care to listen to … Continue reading
You Are In Heaven Now My Boy
I am glad you are in Heaven My bundle of joy. No more bad people to hurt Mommy’s little boy. It’s so hard not to cry Mommy felt your pain As that bad man shot his gun Again and again. … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Death, Family, Life
Tagged Adam Lanza, Christmas, Connecticut, Death, God, Gun Control, Heaven, life, Mommy, Newtown, Parenting, Poetry, Sandy Hook Elementary School, School Shooting
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