Walking home last night from a Swamp Blues jam session, this scene caught my eye... So what's so special about this? What's so distinctly Canadian? Is it the flowers in the foreground? Is it the darkened café, lights dimmed to save energy? None of the above. So what is it that makes it so very... Continue Reading →
YMCA
I've never actually lived at the YMCA, although I have stayed in their hotels/hostels. More importantly, I've been a member of the Y in both Montreal and Victoria, and both times my life was enriched by the experience. In Victoria, I ran with the Y running club and trained with the Y triathlon club; in... Continue Reading →
X Rated Living with eXtreme Sports
Here we are at the letter 'X' and I can honestly say I've never - in the 100+ places I've lived - lived anywhere that starts with the letter 'X'. I haven't even lived an X-rated lifestyle - that I'm going to tell you about - so I can't titillate you with a story about... Continue Reading →
