I am definitely laid low. I awoke after hours of sleep, walked downstairs and was suddenly struck by stabs of pain on the left side. Good news? Not chest pain. Bad news? I could not…
The title rather does summarize the situation. This morning started with good- nay, excellent- news. Dolphin Square responded incredibly kindly to my evil email about an outrageous charge to fill nail holes, which were caused…
It is still very strange to be here in Canada, all rather disorienting and it hasn’t gotten any better in the ten days since I have been back. The enormity of shopping centers, grocery stores,…
I actually had a day of accomplishment in Vancouver, as I opened a bank account in Canada. Was it easy? Was it ever! Was it ever easy in London? NEVER. At Lloyd’s Bank I had…
I have developed a new ambition for my life. This is it: When I die, I want to be as well regarded as Dave Dryburgh, (my uncle and the subject of my biography) was when…
I cannot believe this. I woke up super early again this morning, but I could not find my computer. Can you imagine how destabilizing that is? So, I tiptoed downstairs thinking it was there, but…
It is very strange waking up and not knowing where I am. It just happened for the third morning in a row. “I am at cousin Gail’s, home in Canada.” I eventually conclude and then…
I do admit that, by and large, I have given up email correspondence with people. I just coldly say to inquiries: “Read my blog!” And I do not really know if they do or not,…
It hardly seems possible but it was less than two months ago that the idea for this blog was conceived. It happened more as a fluke. Chris was my absolutely trusty talented Tate helpmate supplying…
Well, here I am sitting on a United Flight in First Class, seat 1-A but we aren’t going anywhere. They are apparently fixing the plane, rather a good Idea it seems to me. They were…