When folks say they are “off-the-grid” I assume they are out of the reach of mankind via technology. I am with my whole clan at a remote lake cottage in Canada (just outside Wakefield, Quebec) and while we are not officially “off-the-grid” we are hanging precipitously by our fingernails. We have no cell service. That [...]
Tag: Canada
Elementary, my dear Watson…
Yesterday, I solved the mystery of Noah's Canadian hive attack. All the pieces just came together in a moment of clarity (after daydreaming no less - how apropos). The final piece of the puzzle was right in front of my face for the last few days, but it took some nausea and imbalance for it all [...]
How glamma rolls…
Our time in Canada wound to an end today. We had a few days with the kids instead of the eight we anticipated, but we are happy we had that (there have been times during this adventure that we had our doubts about fulfilling that primary mission). It is always difficult to leave them – [...]
Simple things…
They say simple things amuse simple people. I have concluded I am simple. I say this because the most minor of things can endlessly amuse me. While others may just see something and take it at face value, my mind always takes it a step or two beyond the casual observation. an example - the [...]
There is always a rainbow…
We (Oprah and Gayle, a.k.a. Noah and I) are waylaid in Syracuse for two days. The doctor wanted Noah to stay close to the hospital to ensure that they have a handle on the situation. The doctor was concerned about bronchial closure. Apparently the situation was so bad that it was starting to affect his ability [...]
Oprah and Gayle’s Big Canadian Adventure – Part Deux
Oprah and Gayle's Big Canadian Adventure - Part Deux - is finally officially afoot. We escaped Detroit and made our way to Syracuse and then our end destination of Wakefield, Canada (in the province of Quebec). Oprah and Gayle's Big Canadian Adventure - Part Deux - is finally officially afoot. We escaped Detroit by making our [...]
Comfortable shoes…
Last evening I was invited to attend a friendly get together (a reunion of sorts) with a group of NDSU Emergency Management alumni at the Bison Turf. As much as I would have liked to attend and visit with former students I have not had a chance to see for awhile, I had a higher calling that trumped all other [...]
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