Monthly Archives: February 2010
Podcasts
I used to spend a lot more time in the car and that’s where I listened to the radio for the most part. Now I spend most of my travel time on the TTC or walking. My mp3 player has … Continue reading
Mmmmmm . . . Bread
Lately I’ve been making bread. I’ve tried this in the past but with little satisfaction. Either it was a lot of work or as expensive than store bought bread and not better quality. The most disappointing were the attempts at … Continue reading
Piano Master Class
Last week “G” and I attended a piano master class in Walter Hall in the Edward Johnson building at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music. For those who may not know a master class is where students come to … Continue reading
Breakfast at Dog Hill
What a deal! I look forward to the bright sunny days we often get during February in Toronto. We have just had a few and on one of them I met “J” and “K” in High Park. “J” and I … Continue reading
TTC – let’s be fair.
Since I’ve been retired I’ve relied on the TTC for much of my transportation. I don’t mind driving in Toronto but finding parking close to where I want to be and where I don’t have to move my car because … Continue reading
Not enough hours in the day.
You’ve probably all heard some retired person say “I don’t know how I found the time to go to work.”. Well, I’m one of those people. If I could just figure out how to stop wasting time sleeping and if … Continue reading
Acknowledge & Encourage
While reading The Big Moo, a collection of short pieces by business gurus, I made note of the following: If I read a book that I have found personally or professionally important and useful, I try to track down the … Continue reading
