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Enjoying dim sum together
Today it was our privilege to be the guests of several friends at the Spring Villa in Markham. We enjoyed a wonderful dim sum experience. Now “dim sum” is hard to define so I am going to direct you to … Continue reading
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The end of the double double
As our sojourn in Toronto comes to an end, we will miss our visits to Tim Hortons that have “fueled” our experience here. No matter what the native language, every Torontonian can understand “double double.” This is the ideal … Continue reading
Easter; death and life; and wonderful friends
This is the hand-decorated Easter egg I received from my friend, Lizzie, today. On one side is the faint shadow of the Cross. It reminds me of Jesus’ death and the price He paid that my sins and the sins … Continue reading
Rainbow Bridge
I have always liked bridges. Although I cannot always say that I like going over them or looking down to the water from a great height. I do like them not to wobble. But the concept of a bridge is … Continue reading
Mighty Niagara
Psalm 93:4 says that “the LORD on high is mighty.” He is “mightier than the thunder of the great waters . . .” Well, after standing at the top of Niagara Falls on both sides of the border (not at … Continue reading
Lunch with friends
Joyce and I were privileged to be guests of Tyndale with several faculty friends for an appreciation/farewell luncheon today. The food was good and the conversation was fun. We are thankful for this kindness and we will certainly miss these … Continue reading
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Who are we?
Last Saturday we attended a birthday party for our 3-year-old neighbour and were expected to wear something creative. Well, this must be us! In case you cannot figure it out, we are an Australian “cowboy” and a rich beach lady! … Continue reading
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Stay hungry. Stay foolish.
I recently had opportunity to read the commencement speech given in 2005 by Steve Jobs at Stanford University. I really like stories as a way of presenting a truth and I especially like personal stories because they are often a … Continue reading
Gasoline on the pricey side
I paid $1.295 Canadian per liter of gasoline this morning at the Petro Canada station. I spent more than $50 and did not get a full tank. Since one gallon US equals 3.785 liters, the cost of gasoline computes to … Continue reading
Deadlines are our friends
Yes, deadlines are our friends. The alternative is to see them as enemies which just is not true. If one were to live in the permanent and continuing stress of the period of time just before a deadline, emotional and … Continue reading
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