the good, the bad, and the mushrooms part two: northern ontario road trip pics
Photos from our recent trip in Northern Ontario are here on Flickr. I’ll also update the original post.
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question about driving from ontario to bc: how long will it take to cross the rockies?
We’re planning out our road trip to Vancouver Island a bit more carefully, with less spontaneity than we might normally want, because we need a pet-friendly motel for every stop.…
more on the privilege of moving: future tax refunds and the hero of this story
Thanks to several Facebook friends and at least one wmtc commenter, we’ve learned that the hefty cost of moving across Canada will be (eventually) (somewhat) reduced: the move is tax-deductible.…
the trials and tribulations (and incredible privilege) of relocating
Moving from the GTA to the north island is going to cost a lot more than I thought. And I’m struck by my huge privilege in being able to do…
my plans and hopes for our big life change
We are moving west for several reasons. One is a lifestyle change. I’ve adjusted to living in the sprawling suburbs, and while we living in a (rental) house, it was…
thank you, 2018 red sox! #yearofthemookie
2018 Red Sox To-Do List✔ Win the division with unprecedented number of wins. ✔ Beat the Yankees in the ALDS. ✔ Beat the Astros in the ALCS. __ Win the…
how the media (invisibly) props up capitalism and other hidden biases
I recently read these somewhat old, but still relevant, letters to the New York Times Book Review. Cost of the CrashTo the Editor: In his review of “Crashed,” by Adam…
in which we take a big gamble and are rewarded, or, we are moving to port hardy
I got a job! We are moving to Port Hardy, BC! Port what now? Yes, we are moving to a tiny, remote town in the “north island” — the northern…
wmtc moves west
We are moving to Vancouver Island! As soon as I find a good library job there — which may be very soon — we are giving notice, packing up, and…
first nations public library week
Yesterday was Orange Shirt Day. October 1 through 7 is First Nations Public Library Week in Canada. I’ll write more about this soon. For now, a book review from a…
thank you, 2018 red sox!
It is the Year of the Mookie. 108 wins. Eight games up. 11 wins to go. That is all.
two weeks in northern ontario: the good, the bad, and the mushrooms
Our Ontario trip was a mixed bag of ups and downs, but mostly ups. Everything is pretty good with some not-so-good mixed in. Traveling with Diego. We loved it! It…
we head north
We’re going glamping! Allan, Diego, and I are hitting the road. Driving this: Going here: Killarney Provincial Park Lake Superior Provincial Park Sleeping Giant Provincial Park Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park…
selling vinyl in the gta? go to volver for honesty, integrity, and maximum cash
In July, I wrote that we planned to get rid of our LP collection. Well, the deed is done. We turned this into this first round then this What’s left:…
springsteen on broadway: a performance of unrivaled intensity
In my most recent Listening to Joni post, I said that I write with my brain, but I listen to music with my heart. A few nights ago in New…
two days in new york city
This is one of those posts I write only for myself. This blog functions as my travel diary, and I like that diary to be complete. So here I am.…
new york, bruce springsteen, and other things i love
We are here! Staying here. Going to this! Also here, scene of many past celebrations. Ah, New York. And Bruce!! That is all.
mlb.tv, roku, and appletv: why is this so difficult?
If you’re an app developer for MLB, or if you’re with Roku or AppleTV, skip down to the final paragraphs! Because Allan and I follow a baseball an out-of-town baseball…