We’re anticipating a special visitor here — Pater/Granddad has taken the car to Vancouver to pick up little Nola and bring here back for a few days while her parents are away. Originally, I planned…
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My son’s convocation from University of Victoria was last Thursday, and we were there to watch him walk across the stage, kneel before the Chancellor, re-place his hat in that ages-old academic ritual. Very moving,…
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Still too busy to write much. Weeks 6 through 9 of term are always crazy, head down, keep marching.I handed back assignments this week only to pick up another batch, and will do the same…
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Big stack of student papers to mark this weekend, but I’m pacing myself. This morning I’m catching up with my good friend Alison for a walk; last night Paul and I had a lovely meal…
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One of the treats that eases me way through the week is stopping for a Brioche Royale and an Americano at Nanaimo’s Mon Petit Choux on Thursday morning. Not only does this treat save me some…
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