October 16, 2019

Going To the YMCA Bears Fruit Yet Again; Revisiting (in Words) Vancouver; A Volunteer Experience Compared; A Walk to the Y; Happier Than a Pig in Shit; Repercussion Defined

I awoke to the most touching email, sent by a staff member at the Presidio YMCA, my new ‘home’, my new oasis. . My first visit was Saturday, my activities…

October 15, 2019

Confessions of a Binge Watcher; Replaceable ‘Romantic Interests But Irreplaceable Male Professionals, Male Friends and Women Friends Who Tease Me Unmercifully; Photograph of Vehicles Going Nowhere on a Sunday Afternoon

In all innocence I moved into an apartment that was equipped with Netflix. It has proven a disaster because I went from an “I never watch TV” snob to a…

October 14, 2019

I Continue to Marvel On Yesterday; The Evil of Jealousy; Would Meeting Men in a More Normal Way Lead to Greater Happiness With Clues From the Sunday New York Times

It feels like yesterday was the beginning of the next chapter of my life. It was so perfect, so rather ‘normal’ – whatever that may mean. It was the Presidio…

October 13, 2019

An Email From a Friend Leading to An Examination of the Role That Men Have Been Playing in My Life; Casting Pearls Before Swine; Just the Way You Are; Intone Defined

The Setting: This rather has to be seen to believed. It is a sunny, windy day in San Francisco. Today is Fleet Week so supersonic jets fly overhead making commanding,…

October 10, 2019

Soon to London Town; Make Me An Instrument Lord; Frolic, Modus Operandi; Pictures and Video of Me Doing Just Fine

I woke to the most wondrous news. My favourite hotel (in all of London) emailed to accept my reservation request offering what seems to be a fantastic rate. I am…

October 8, 2019

Briefly Back to Canadian Politics; Definition of Droll and Peripheral; How to Spot a Fake LV Handbag; Memorabilia From Schitt’s Creek; My Physical Therapy Showing Pictures of the Surroundings

CPI strives to keep me up to date on the political scene back ‘home” News from the front: She: Conservatives making gains, especially in the West.and Trudeau announced millions for…

October 7, 2019

There is Hope In These United States; I am a White Liberal and I’m Proud; Texting with An American; Photograph of Knee at 38 Days Post Op

NPR.com brings me such hope, on a consistent level. They take on relevant issues and often, even usually, support their viewpoints with scientific studies. This particular morning it brought joy…

October 5, 2019

Being Teased Unmercifully By One’s Friends; The Joys of Having a Personal Driver; A Lazy Day Picturing Me and Bunny

My friends do give me a rough time. I guess I deserve it, They do have more information than you have at your command, gentle readers. This from friend Jennifer…

October 3, 2019

The Rich Get Rich and The Poor Get Poorer; Defining Incredible Which Defines The Alix Residences; Email From Adonis; Walking Without a Limp

This from the National Institute on Retirement: The new analysis indicates that from 2004 to 2016, the share of financial assets owned by the top 25 percent of Baby Boomer…

October 1, 2019

An Erudite Opinion about Trudeau Appearing In the New York Times: aptly called: You Were Wrong About Trudeau; The Historical Use of the F Word; Ending in a Photograph of Me and the Gnocchi Consumed by Alexis McBride

The most erudite opinion article appeared in the September 22, 2019 New York Times. Would not you know, it was written by a Canadian, Melissa J. Gismondi who is described…