Mind the Gap is sort of my signature story and was written perhaps eight years ago. It has been shared with friends, family, new acquaintances and now you. But, there is a sequel to the…
The March 19th post shows a kid wearing a soccer shirt with my name on it. I realize that a fan club had not been formed without my permission, and concluded that ‘Alexis’ must be…
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 took a day off the blog. I have been blogging every day since it began on January 22, 2017. Therefore, I decided a break was needed, so I took one. It felt good. I…
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…
I just had an absolutely amazing experience. The woman across the way from 1-A was folding. I suddenly realized she was doing origami and commented, with great enthusiasm as usual. She gave me a box…