Short and sweet this week. One final climbing offer. Last week I shared the experience of my first lead climb. We moved quickly to capitalize on our advancement and camped at Bon Echo Provincial Park to climb my daughter’s and my first multi-pitch. I am so proud and awed by her adoption of, and …
Sympathy A lady came into the coffee shop this week. She was curt, and clearly agitated. We served her as we do all customers; with a smile and an attempt to brighten her day. I engaged in some light banter that seemed only to upset her more. It would have been easy to have reflected …
I have been trying to take a nightly walk of late. I used to take great pleasure in walking our dog, Jada, at night; especially in the winter. I still enjoy walking at night. Living in the south of Ottawa, I am just far enough from the city to get a decent view of the …
Question. What’s your takeaway? This week I am starting and finishing my post with this question. This past Friday night, I once again hosted an open mic at Anabia Cupcakery Cafe. This time though, my daughter got up and sang with me (video here). I was, in a word, thrilled. Over the years I have …
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