Pursuing post-secondary education
I am proud of my career achievements and acknowledge they were a result of hard work, passion and discipline. And some good luck. But...
Flu shot today
I got my flu shot this afternoon at a local pharmacy. Very uneventful as usual except the female pharmacist insisting I remove my shirt...
Travelers Checks
Travelers checks were a common form of currency years ago for the international traveler. Credit cards were less frequently used and...
Unable to travel... not so bad
As a result of many factors, my wife Yoshiko and I are unable to travel together for a vacation. In fact, we haven't been on a real...
Parking entrance signage
Today I completed an important project at our condo building... one I have been pursuing for at least six months. It involved the signage...
Close-knit
Today I took Yoshiko to see a film at the Vancouver International Film Festival. I have hesitated to take her to movies in Vancouver...
A happy Thanksgiving
We enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving this evening with our neighbors and close friends, David and Ann. Once again this year I pre-ordered...
License Plate Frames
I think all of us have some issue that burns in the back of our mind on a constant basis. For me it is the free advertising car dealers...
Visiting sister
This week my sister Mary from Calgary visited us; her second visit since we moved to Vancouver. We enjoy hosting visitors to our condo...
Volunteer gardener
Today I did my first round of gardening at a neighbor's home. They have a sizable lot (almost 1 acre) and plenty of trees, hedges and...
