As you may recall just over a year ago I set out on a bit of a bucket list quest...specifically to produce a music CD with my then newly-formed band stereotypes. At the time of my last blog we had…
Blog stereotypes - the final stretch 1 LikeI recently had the great pleasure of heading back to Canada for an unexpected two-week vacation. Typically we return home for a summer visit but, as my eldest daughter Bianca had moved to Dubai,…
Blog Home Cooking 1 LikeWhat is an appropriate age to decide what you want to do with your life? You are now expected to have some sort of idea by the time you finish high school. While at this age…
First my apologies as this is not a blog as much as it is a collection of images from my recent visit to Cape Town (or as it is known in the aviation world - CPT). I had the pleasure of visiting…
Blog Memories of Cape Town (not a sauce sold in Loblaws) 1 LikeWorking in aviation has its advantages. First, it lends itself to travel and over the past 30 years I have had the good fortune of visting, living and working in a number of great cities across…
Blog Global Exposure 3 Likes Reflections on a Canadian pastimeBy now you may have noticed I enjoy fishing. What you may not know is that has not always been case. When I was a young lad, fishing wasn't the technicolour, globe-trotting pastime it is…
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Little did we know our lives would change on September 21, 2009. Our foster…
My Mom is the best. That's why, on this Mother's Day, I would like to pay tribute to her with my own personal Top Ten List of Favourite 'Mom' Moments
10. Getting one or more of my favourite…
Blog Top Ten List of Favourite 'Mom' Moments 2 LikesFor a Canadian, even one who has been out of the country for over a decade, NHL playoffs are a special time of the year. As a child, I fondly recall the ceremony and ritual that revolved around…
Blog A special time of the year 2 Likes Go Jump in the Pool!Go jump in the pool!
I was lucky to get my hip replacement just as I retired and would have free time during the day to get back into shape. The physiotherapy rehabilitation exercises were…
Blog Go Jump in the Pool! 4 Likes New York Tours – Must see in this SummerCentral Park - Home to a ton of attractions that is widespread the signposts snuggled in the park are diverse. From sprawling waters and green meadows to…
Blog New York Tours – Must see in this Summer 1 Like Inspiring Stories I first heard this inspiring Mother Teresa story while studying Catholicism. “But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also” Matt… Discussion Inspiring Stories 1 LikeRetiring from a lifetime career and the ‘busy-ness’ of the working world is a huge step. It can mean a loss of the identity, collegiality and sense of purpose work gives us. I found several…
Blog New Directions - life beyond career 2 Likes A trip of a lifetimeIn 2006 I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go fishing in Iceland. This was all thanks to the efforts of former colleague, photographer, chef and Norwegian fisherman par excellence Knut…
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Diversity and inclusion have become more than just buzz words in today’s interconnected world. They are now core elements of any workplace. Nowhere is this more evident than in internship programs, where the next generation of professionals takes their first steps. By embracing diversity and inclusion, companies do not just offer a richer, more dynamic experience for interns. They fuel creativity, innovation, and the eventual path to…
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You must have heard about the English proverb, “There is no place like home”. From this proverb, you can easily understand the importance of home in an individual’s life. It not only provides shelter but is also a storehouse of our memories. It is our duty to keep it in good condition. One way by which you can effectively offer protection to your house is house siding.
Now, what is house siding? It is a protective material which is used for covering the exterior side of the house in…
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Chicken farming is a popular occupation practiced by many people living in the countryside. They are one of the best barnyard birds which you can raise in a small place, such as the backyard of your garden. Caring for them is also not a difficult sine they do not have much requirements. They only require safe coop and good quality food and water. Now before you start searching for chickens for sale, know about…
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Although raising chickens seem like a fun filled activity, it has its own set of problems. Chickens are vulnerable to both predators and diseases. These diseases spread through pathogens and can have a devastating impact on the entire flock.
If you get in touch with live chicken suppliers, you can know more about chicken diseases and how you can keep chicken healthy because they have the adequate…
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