Like a King, at the Lake Palace
I see the lone speedboat snake its way through the lake, it’s engine almost inaudible. The telltale ripples briefly break the morning calm as I try to jot down some thoughts for my next blog post. The tea that had…
I see the lone speedboat snake its way through the lake, it’s engine almost inaudible. The telltale ripples briefly break the morning calm as I try to jot down some thoughts for my next blog post. The tea that had…
The black SUV braked suddenly, veered to the curb and came to a halt in front of the bank. Two masked men in dark clothing quickly got out and rushed into the bank. The driver, also wearing a mask, remained…
Driving an expensive car was part of my persona, or so I thought. A few years ago when my daughter suggested that I trade in my fully-loaded BMW X5 for a Toyota Prius Hybrid, I resisted. As a mid-level associate…
Going into an Hospital ER is a bit like a meeting with your boss and an HR person. You are never quite sure how it is going to go. I had just driven someone, who unexpectedly needed some medical attention,…
It started with a Matt Damon film which was being screened at the Toronto International Films Festival (TIFF). The movie was scheduled for noon at the Roy Thompson Hall. My wife and I had joined our daughter and son-in-law who…
How we voluntarily sign away our privacy… “I am sorry, can you repeat that?” I looked at my wife. I hadn’t asked her anything. She was watching “Love it or list it” on TV and not paying any attention to…
“Excellent choice,” the server, who introduced himself as Victor, appeared impressed with my choice of wine. As someone who is not opposed to picking a wine from the right side of the menu – based on price – I was…
For a few minutes there I wondered if I was going to make it. Funny, the kind of thoughts that cross your mind when you see your own mortality staring you in the face. A couple of TV police dramas…
When it comes to living in an apartment versus a house, most of the people I know lean towards a house. I get their pro-house arguments – larger spaces, more privacy, potential equity growth, and other such benefits. Clearly, apartment…
I am beginning to wonder if I am a boring person. It’s the kind of stuff that no one will tell to your face. I do not have a “passion” to pursue, like most others seem to have. I am…