Home from Tokyo
This afternoon I arrived home from a four-day trip to Tokyo. It was good to be back in my "second home" although strange not to have...
Tofino's operation
Today Tofino went for her spay and neutering operation. Everything went exactly as planned and we are so happy to have her home now. She...
Today's morning walk image
#morningwalk #photo
Puppy meets hummingbird
It was a magical moment today when Tofino met one of our hummingbirds. It was late in the afternoon when the hummingbirds tend to...
Spying on Tofino
I moved a surveillance camera from my office window to a location near Tofino's cage this afternoon. Now we can watch her online from...
Expanding my presence at UBC
When I started spending time in Vancouver in 2014 in preparation for our move, I chose to lease a condo on the campus of The University...
Donating blood again
I try to donate blood on a scheduled basis, especially since coming to Vancouver. For the 23 years I lived in Japan, they wouldn't take...
Passport gender
This morning I went downtown to submit my application to renew my passport. I attempted it yesterday at a field office closer to home....
Crayon session
Today I went to renew my passport at the Service Canada office. After registering at the reception desk, I was asked to take a seat and...
Pink Sweater
In my mid-20's I owned and wore a pink wool sweater. I can't say why I purchased it but it certainly appealed to me. I was selective...
