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August 22nd, 2011
Jack Layton is a politician and a Canadian who I respect. Layton’s passing was a surprise to us all, and I think it is fair to say that Canada is sad to have lost him. He was part of my perfect politician example, but truth is always better than fiction so I leave you [...] August 7th, 2011
Hi Internet, I have posted some new photosets to my Flickr account. In chronological order, MK’s Surprise 30th Birthday, Bluesfest 2011, and from a trip to Aventure Lafleche’s aerial adventure. It is worth noting that these events all took place before Stephanie worked her magic on my hair, which is now beautiful. None-the-less, they [...] December 4th, 2010
CBC just picked up a news story about a hockey coach who is suspended for removing his team from the ice after an opponent directed a racial slur at one of the team’s players. I am a huge fan of this coach. He did the right thing. A very Canadian story. July 17th, 2010
I went for a nice Saturday morning run this morning. A bear crossed my track. I like that this happened only a few kilometres away from where I live. July 1st, 2010
I am a huge fan of the Queen, and couldn’t be more excited that she and the Prince are visiting Canada for our celebration of our 143rd anniversary. It is a great opportunity to really ponder the history of this amazing county. God save the Queen. November 15th, 2009
I am faced with a difficult challenge: a year in 100 photographs. Before I left Ms. Kirkey was kind enough to prepare for me a photo album with a collection of photos of friends and family. I kept this photo album on my coffee table the entire time I was in Germany. It was [...] August 28th, 2009
Today I stumbled upon the famous 1979 video rendition of the Canadian national anthem. Back in the day when TV stations used to “sign off” at the end of a night they would play this video; they would also start the broadcast day with this video. Even though it is now 30 years old [...] July 7th, 2009
Have you ever thought about how in Canada you will now-and-then hear someone playing the bagpipes at a time when you least expect? I am sure that I have walked out of work in Ottawa and heard bagpipes, or been walking downtown and heard Scotland the Brave; this experience even goes back to when [...] July 1st, 2009
Happy Canada Day! I am a big fan of Canada Day–especially since moving to Ottawa. This year it’s a little different, not being in Canada and being at work. I miss it; I would love to be in Ottawa today. It’s too bad I didn’t decide to go back just for 3 days and [...] |
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