My first day back in Canada began early, despite the fact that I got home very late as I was attempting to resolve the conflict with United Airlines by speaking at great length with a…
I was impressed with the high quality of Marin manners – children, adolescents, hospitality staff, adults, wait staff, bartenders, doctors, dentists and administrators of nitrous oxide All were polite and gracious. It is the antithesis…
CPI, when hearing of my antics in the USA, said: She: You obviously have a gift for organizing trips to go well. Me: Thank you for the compliment, I guess I do have a gift…
I leave Marvelous Marin today for Vancouver, after I get my teeth cleaned. So teeth cleaning, go to the airport, pass through security lines and fly back to Vancouver. This is not going to be…
My resolve to return to the USA grows with each passing day. A dear friend (a sort of relative) responded so beautifully when I told her of my decision. She: That’s quite a change –…
Well, already it is a rich and rewarding day and it is only 8:30. The day dawned, looking out the window I only see trees but I am not complaining. I am on the second…
I saw my magnificent internist yesterday – it was an exquisite visit. He: I concur. I am proud of you as well. Me: Oh my goodness. Thank you so much! I told him of a…
I am presently writing from the breakfast room at the San Anselmo Inn where Italian is being spoken by all – well practically all. I have exhausted my Italian vocabulary and I even had some…
Ever helpful David has provided us with more humour. This one-liners are from the Edinburgh Festival (which of course is in Scotland). Edinburgh Fringe – Top 10 jokes 1. “Working at the JobCentre has to…
So this is it – I swear that I have died and gone to heaven. I am staying at the San Anselmo Inn – an absolutely exquisite gem nestled in the heart of San Anselmo….