I was fiddling with my computer, spied a document entitled: Biography Class Reaction to My Writing. This had to be written during my tenure at the Biography class and, since the certificate was awarded in April…
Well that got your attention didn’t It? I will proceed in the order of the title you see before you. Back in the saddle refers to the fact that I am back in Vancouver following…
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,…