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“Through train approaching, please stand clear”, announced the distinctly English-accented pre-recorded message. “What does that mean?”, I wondered, then moved closer to the edge of the platform to peer down the tracks to see what was coming. What met me was terrifyingly exhilarating.  It was ‘exhilifying’ to say the least.  Every other train that came to the Windsor platform stopped, …

I bought a new car recently. Well, new to me. It’s a 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet. Black on black. Twenty inch rims with over-sized low profile tires. Two litre turbocharged engine. Premium plus package – the works. Only 44,000 kms. Wow. I have never had a car like this. And “no”, I am not having a mid-life crisis. My first …

“Hello!  Lovely to meet you!  My name is Jonathon.”, said my new friend. I replied cordially, a little taken aback by his enthusiastically gregarious introduction, complete with vigorous, prolonged hand shake.  He was certainly passionate…and loud. “Do you work here?”, I inquired. “Yes, I make all the dishes clean and shiny so the customers are happy.”, he replied with a …

My wife teaches teachers at a university.  For close to 30 years she has been passionate about teaching.  She currently works with teachers in training – she loves it.  She has a burden to help student teachers become the best teachers they can be. In light of my wife’s passion for teaching, we have watched a number of movies about …