Tag Archives: Winnipeg

Our New ‘Kid’ From Prague

On Saturday evening, we went to the airport to pick up the latest addition to our family.  Alexander is from Prague and is our seventh International Student.  So far we have had four from Brazil, one from Mexico, one from … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Merry Christmas!

Well seems like the world did not end on the stroke of midnight as widely thought.   Darn, I was hoping it would so I wouldn’t have to pay all those Christmas bill$. Talking about Christmas, I am sure you … Continue reading

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I Am Sam

Life is so unfair.  How did I go from sharing air with the legend Samuel L. Jackson, to be here toiling for my daily bread?  I was standing across from him for goodness sake!  And then, I WAS HIM! Yes, … Continue reading

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Eulogy to friend and countryman, Wade ‘Kojo’ Williams Sr.

Wade was my friend, then he was my enemy.  Then he was my friend again, then my enemy.  Luckily for me, by the time of his passing, Wade was a friend again.  We defined the term ‘frenemy’. Just mere days … Continue reading

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The Walcott’s Weekend In Kinosota, Manitoba

Last weekend, we took the boys to Kinosota, Manitoba.  A small and remote little town where her mom was born.  She still has a lot of relatives living there.  Not too many people have ever heard of the place. We … Continue reading

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Family Day at St. Malo Beach

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Yesterday, we woke up earlier than we should on a Saturday morning, got the boys (all five of them), ready and headed to the beach.  After all it was going to be another hot day in Winnipeg.  It was also … Continue reading

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Movie Date With Bed Bugs

My wife and I are not regular movie goers and considering our less-than-pleasing experience last night, we are going to be even more irregular. I wanted to see The Avengers movie for some time and my wife agreed to accompany … Continue reading

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Home Alone 5, Starring Daddy The Silent Extra

Ok I know what you are thinking, oh no not another one! Kill it already!  I understand. I agree with you, the first two were not too bad but then it got ridiculous after.  But who are we to decide … Continue reading

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