Every year the Ottawa Police Service organizes a Gala to recognize the dedication and sacrifice that Ottawa police officers make to help keep the city safer.  At the Gala, a handful of officers are recognized and awarded for their acts of bravery, acts that had life-changing implications.  Although most of those in attendance tend to… Read more »

Recently I had the chance to eat my way through Richmond, Vancouver and it was one of the best foodie experiences I’ve had to date.  Here’s everything I ate on this trip. Tendon Kohaku: this is a chain that is based out of Japan and has locations in 6 countries. They specialize in tempura that… Read more »

I applied to be the director of sales and marketing at a seniors’ residence.  I know what will give the residence a unique selling proposition.  It’s what would make me ever consider a home, which I’d otherwise refuse to go into due to certain appalling conditions.  The primary negative conditions are namely the lack of… Read more »

That was a surprise, wasn’t it? I don’t think even Republican voters in America expected the popular vote to swing to Mr. Trump.  I certainly didn’t predict it.  Unfortunately, it wasn’t as much of a surprise as I expected it to be. What remains, however, will be the results, some of which are happening already… Read more »

One of my favorite parts of any destination I visit is the food.  Although I have traveled to South Korea in the past, since the pandemic I have not returned (especially since airfare has nearly doubled since pre-pandemic era).  However, whenever I get the opportunity to visit Asia, I never skimp out on the opportunity… Read more »

I desperately want my latest movie ad in the theatre pre-shows this Christmas.  It will bring a message of love and hope to many people, especially those undergoing depression or loneliness, at Christmastime.  I find out today if I get the tax credit, and if I do, I will pay for the movie ad to… Read more »

I’m in the second round of interviews for two companies.  One pays $160,000 a year, and another pays $120,000, and both look super fun.  I’ve got to minimize my head movement because I have a sweet, childlike voice, and when I get animated, I look like a teenage girl about to go on her first… Read more »

Red Solo cups lie akimbo, their shallow brackish contents daring any quicker picker upper to accidentally spill them and make things worse.  A light, Tchaikovsky, dusting of snowy powdered sugar coats tabletop surfaces creating a sticky gloss.  It’s the morning after Hallowe’en and the real trick is cleaning up from all the commotion! But, like… Read more »

The Cycle (Elegy) A lifetime or two Finding, taking, thinking, making Little souvenirs of the brain Fill the pool of recollection   A currency called time Saving, spending, stealing, lending In this haze of distraction We search for meaning   A slow, sinister change Fleeting, falling, losing, stalling The pain of this process Passed down… Read more »

This coming week is election day in the United States.  There have already been far right groups in the United States threatening violence if their candidate doesn’t win. Some suggest if that comes to pass, it shows that democracy has failed in the U.S.  It was a nice experiment and all, but, as always, we’re… Read more »