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Every so often I wish I knew what happened to backpackers I met and bonded with for sometimes a few hours, days or even weeks. I sometimes wonder if, in today's so-connected online world, if there is a way to track these people down and reconnect with them. For example, I think of a woman named Judith from Hamburg, Germany. I met her in Rome in 1988 -- and I have wonderful memories of hanging out with her, and checking out the ancient Roman ruins as well as St. Peter's Square with her. Read More »
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If you're like me, you hate computer SPAM, the garbage that ends up in our email inboxes that promises health miracles, untold fortunes and begs us to support former Nigerian dictators, but was probably sent from Montreal. However, last week I received some Spam that made me smile and actually laugh out loud. Read More »
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When the tornado sirens went off today, it was a bit sobering and a reminder that this is Tornado Alley. While thunderstorms fascinate me, they can also carry a very serious danger. Read More »
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While I have always loved spring, in 1996 I enjoyed a remarkable experience that made me appreciate these spring showers more than ever before. I visited the world’s driest desert. Read More »
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When you move into a new neighborhood, you always wonder who will you get to know first. The next door neighbor? The mailman? The old woman with 14 cats down the street? Read More »
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When a woman is told she needs to have a surgery, she usually reacts like any other woman. She quickly create a “to do” list that could wrap around the house at least 9.6 times, then turns her attention to accomplishing every thing she might need to do before the next millennium. Read More »
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After noticing the cupboards were empty and the milk in the fridge had an expiry date older than my last overdue library book , I hungrily reached for the nearest edible product I could find.
A handful of multi-colored M&Ms were greedily devoured.
Alas, I then realized that... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (3) | Blog
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