Delayed Reaction
After I smashed up my Xtrail on February 10th I felt nothing out of the ordinary. Â Everybody said, wait until tomorrow, you’re gonna be sore! Â …
Personal Life
Deja Vroom
Here we go – the London World of Motorcycles Expo is on this weekend.  Today is move-in day where a 110,000 square feet are measured off and occupied by pros, newbies, motorcycles, trailers, pop-up tents and racks of leather. …
You Can’t Spell Diet Without Die
Dieting. Meh. We both knew we had been putting way too many treats into our pie holes so we decided the first of the year was the best time to take a good run at losing some weight. Derek has joined Herbal One as a “spokesperson” and as the resident vegetable-slicer, I’m along for the ride. …
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Non-Physician, Heal Thyself!
This minute I am holding myself back from doing a dance of joy around the house, singing “I don’t need a C-PAP! Â I don’t need a C-PAP!” Â …
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In The T-Zone
I’ve made a conscious effort to be less cynical. Â Unlike a skeptic who can be convinced by evidence, a cynic closes themselves off from a lot of experiences in life and I realized I had become one. Â So when I decided to move to London it seemed like a good time to try a new approach. Oh, I can call up a good chunk of cynicism when the situation calls for it but in my everyday life, not being so cynical leaves me available to the spontaneous things life has to offer. Â This evolution served me well this week. …
The Nose Knows
For years now I’ve been told I have mild sleep apnea. Â Next week I’ll get the results of my third sleep study at which, I am predicting, they will suggest that I get a C-PAP machine. Â That’s the Darth Vader mask that’s attached to a machine with a water reservoir and a steady stream of air to keep your throat open. Â It has given new life to both my brother and one of my brothers-in-law plus many other people I know. Â …
Musical Musings
I’m a rock fan. Â I prefer pounding drums, wailing guitar solos and singers with passion that verges on a scream. And I don’t think that’s ever going to change. …
Stocking Surprises
I love the tradition of the Christmas stocking. Â …
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Doctor My Eyes
The last time I bought a pair of glasses that were specially made for my own peepers was about 4 years ago. Â …
All Good Lip Caterpillars Must Come to an End
Congratulations to the Swollen Glands! …
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Given the Boot
Women love boots. It’s a blanket statement I know, but it’s as true as saying men love cars and kids love ice cream. Â …
Swollen Glands, Itchy Lips
Derek is one of thousands of men who are taking part in Movember. Â …
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Movin’ On Up
We spent another Sunday with our great friends Jeff and Laurie as they settle their “cottage” into the lovely town of Bayfield. Â …
Tip of the Iceberg (Lettuce)
Chatter about tipping wait staff has the Internet all a-buzz. Â …
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This and Tats
I got into my car yesterday just in time to hear a caller on Jeff McArthur’s talk show (am 980) explain to Jeff how distrusting a person with tattoos “on sight” wasn’t discriminatory. …
Giving Thanks
There is a lot to be thankful for. If you’ve been coming here for a while, you’ll know that I had a close call with my health at the beginning of the year so the fact that I’m still here to be thankful at all is something I’m very thankful for!   …
So Much to be Thankful For on my Birthday
Our pal Peter Mennie is a really great magician but even he can’t turn a milk frothing machine into a sweet pair of boots! …
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