Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
I always get to a point in the late summer when I’m much more interested in being out and about than in front of the computer. So until I feel like posting again, which doesn’t feel like it will be particularly soon, I leave you with a picture, from Derek, of racing pigs at the … Continue reading Summer Lovin’; Lovin’ Summer
A few years ago I volunteered with Junior Achievement BC, leading the A Business of Our Own program for a grade 6 class. One of the units in the program is to guide the students through thinking about how to market the class business (in this case, chocolate sales to fund their class trip) and … Continue reading I want a hippopotamus!
In the past couple years it feels like Camps have been getting kindof out of control. Started by Foo Camp, then Bar Camp, there are now X Camps going on seemingly every weekend in cities all around the world. And now there are camps for almost everything you can think of. Transit Camp. Change Camp. … Continue reading You say Camp! I say, well, this…
We are the finders, but I’m trying to figure out how to not be a keeper. Neil found what looks very much like an engagement ring on the sidewalk Monday afternoon. I know if I ever lost something that important to me, I’d really want someone to try to get it back to its rightful … Continue reading Losers, weepers
First off, I would just like to lay claim to my crown as the best gift-giver I know. And with the holidays coming up I figured I’d let you all in on the secret, so you can share in the glory. The key to giving a great gift, and delivering it well, is two-fold: 1. … Continue reading Practical Secret Keeping
Yes, I’m still here. Just a bit useless at blogging. I don’t know why I think I can manage to crank out posts when I’m traveling – I don’t even get much sleep when I’m on the road, let alone quality computer time that isn’t taken up with, you know, work. (And blackjack, which is … Continue reading Oh, Hi there!
I wish… …I were brave enough to wear fascinators …my actions more closely mirrored my thoughts …I had more patience …I’d known about iTunes radio sooner! …I’d eaten something other than brownies & coleslaw (not at the same time) for dinner last night …you were here …I’d packed a lunch for today …the weather would … Continue reading Wishes for Monday