A few notes about how the weekend is unfolding. I checked in at 8:30 AM and took a little nap, as well as a nice shower to get rid of the oil and sweat that just sits on your skin whenever you travel for a long period of time. By the afternoon, I was ready [...]

Ate at a place on Charles Street called ‘Wish’. Discovered the history and character behind my fellow diners. Also gleaned the inside track on various news items.
What I can’t tell is if I’m running hot, or if I’m just warming up.

When I first walked through College Park to shop at the Dominion supermarket there, I noted the Richtree Cafe (part of a chain of restaurants that was formerly called Movenpick before being bought out). I initially assumed they would be pricy, but after closer examination, I have found several good deals.
First, there are the muffins. [...]

Went to a nice place at King & Yonge called ‘The Beer Bistro’ on Thursday evening. It was filled with the Bay Street crowd of suits and business casuals. They were members of the nice happy segment of the city that feels confident in their entitlement.
I had the Belgian Sampler, which was three small glasses of beer. Each [...]

Even in a suburb of London, years after the song had become a hit, a few pre-teen black girls were singing Run DMC’s hit “It’s Like That” as I passed by them on my way from the train station. They giggled to each other while I juggled my bags and the lamb burger I was devouring. I [...]