My concerns about flying have little to do with the security screening. I am afraid of United Airlines. For that matter, I am afraid of most airlines. I feel that they always have the upper hand. It may have a…
The last time I engaged in a potentially life-altering activity was in Cabo St. Lucas, Mexico. I had joined a few colleagues to ride a series of ziplines. Everything seemed fine until I had to sign a waiver form. One…
“What tension would you like?” The pro-shop technician at the local sports store asked as I handed in my tennis racquet for restringing. The question caught me off-guard a bit. My club-pro who normally did the restringing for me had…
When the lights flickered and the elevator went pitch dark, I didn’t give it a second thought. The nearby Hurontario Light Rail Construction had been causing a few planned and unplanned power outages in our building. I was on my…
It’s no mean feat: Sri Lanka topped the list of Lonely Planet’s countries to visit in 2019. To appreciate the scope of this achievement, you have to put it in perspective. Countries big and small around the world are vying…
If I were to answer my own question, I would have to say “not very well!” As someone reasonably active on Twitter, I consider myself eloquent enough to communicate my thoughts and opinions in 140 characters or fewer. But a…
Last update: June 24, 2022 This post is not about squash, tennis, or social media. It is about pride and Toronto. I had my first exposure to Pride Week when my wife and I stumbled into a wedding. To be…