It’s been a fast 10 years. Or maybe I am getting older faster so that time seems to speed by. Breen turned 10 on August 8 and Ronin turned 10 on August 13. I remember clearly when they were born. It was the year I started my PhD program and knew I had to go back […]
Read MoreSometimes it good to hit the pause button of life and appreciate what’s in front of you. With such a busy year already, and it’s only six months, I’ve decided to do that. For me, this is what’s in front and back (my yard). I stopped to smell the roses (not literally of course, because I have […]
Read MoreFirst off, I want to remember my dad on Father’s Day. He would have been 85. Now for the most recent fathers in my life. Happy Father’s day to all the great fathers including the two below. Robin and Trent enjoying a cold one Grandbabies also enjoying a cold one too It was such a […]
Read MoreThe gifts keep on coming. Another package, compliments of my friend Fareez at Canad Inn, Polo Park – a night’s stay in the Executive Fireplace Suite at the hotel. But wait. He gave us two rooms, threw in two bottles of wine, a cheese and fruit platter, soft drinks, cookies, tea/coffee, seafood dinner for 4 […]
Read MoreAs if we didn’t have enough gratitude, sponsorship and general good will from Fareez and the team at Canad Inn, Polo Park, he arranged for a Sunday brunch for the entire committee and we felt like full on royalty! The room was decorated in a gold and white theme. I invited my grandbabies to enjoy the […]
Read MoreThis is a sad day for me and most of my Cumming’s Lodge Secondary School friends. We lost another one of our friends Angad, which makes us stop and take stock of our blessings. Most of us cannot count friends for a decade or two, even when we live in the same country. This year will […]
Read MoreMy grandbaby Belle is growing up very fast. She had her confirmation last night. She looks go grown up! Belle and her godfather Confirmation Belle, Lolo and Lola Belle and other confirmees Belle and Sunita If I wasn’t going to Mexico on Monday, I’d be there to see her being confirmed. Next up, Ronin. Related […]
Read MoreLast weekend was a very busy one with Shelley’s wedding that I barely remembered that it was our 44th wedding anniversary on Friday. For anyone Guyanese who is reading this, you will know what a production a Guyanese wedding can be and this one was no different, even though it was in Winnipeg. The preparations […]
Read MoreIt’s spring in Winnipeg but you can hardly tell from the weather. The snow is gone but there is snow mold to contend with. It’s supposed to start raining this afternoon and end on Thursday and I am looking forward to it. Spring rains are like a cleansing ritual – always evoking a slow warming […]
Read MoreAs with all good things, they must come to an end. Our flight left Honolulu last night at 11:30pm so it was a very long day since we were up since 6:15am. As soon as I was seated, I think I fell asleep because I don’t remember hearing the safety announcements prior to departure. The flight […]
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