If your life is anything like mine, it might go something like this: After a few days of crossing multiple … More
Tag: Montreal
Montreal Marks a Milestone
While we’re on the subject of birthdays, it’s worth remembering that I’ve had the (good?mis?) fortune of spending time in … More
Bagel Birthday Bash!
White seed or black? White please, and preferably piping hot, right out of the brick oven. For any native-born and … More
A Wheely Big Surprise
Old Montreal in the summer is packed with tourists, portrait artists, knick-knack kiosks, food trucks, zipline rides, horse and carriages, … More
How Swede It Is
There’s no doubt in my mind that life in Ubud comes packed with lots of pluses; chief among which is … More
Just For Laughs
In Indonesia, immigration is no laughing matter. Authorities take their responsibilities very seriously. In fact, some might say it’s a … More
How To Keep A Home & Heart Ticking
The after-effects of a whirlwind visit back to my hometown took their toll, still in the process of winding down … More
The Season Formerly Known as Spring
Finally, blessedly, thankfully… it happens. The long-awaited big thaw. Before you know it, spring descends on the city with a … More
Where the Grass is Greener
Yesterday morning, the local weatherman welcomed me to -16 (did you see that MINUS sign, my tropical friends?), that, thanks … More
Grade School Drop-In
Don’t be surprised if one day, when you are living far, oh so far, very far indeed from your birthplace … More
Healing Pilgrim 