Those who are close to us know that once upon a time (pre-pandemic), we wanted to adopt and be parents. Yet, the universe had other plans. She looked at me and she said “Nah, gurl, you look better with a Speedo than with a trolley. How about an AussieDoodle instead? You have less opportunity toContinue reading “The childless gays (with dog)”
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O Canada – a tribute
Mochi was not feeling great yesterday so I sat with her on the couch in our living room. This is the view I was staring at for about an hour. It’s our living room, or as we call it, the Canadian room. The room is filled with original Canadian art (some from indigenous artists), CanadianContinue reading “O Canada – a tribute”
A Canadian turned 40 in America
I turned 30 in Vegas (when I first started dating Dan). So I guess it’s fitting that I turned 40 in California (being married to him). It seems like a changing of the season, of a page being turned, or even an entire new book written. I said I loved him on the night ofContinue reading “A Canadian turned 40 in America”
The nostalgia mindfuck
Maybe nostalgia is really the side effect of aging. I have found myself reminiscing and going back into wild bizarre habits and (sometime false) romantic fantasies of the past. I have spent a fair bit of time (and disposable income) on fountain pens and ink lately. Also writing in ridiculously elaborate cursive. I can’t sayContinue reading “The nostalgia mindfuck”
VP Era
I have to be honest I didn’t expect to be back to the bachelor lifestyle (staying in a one-bedroom apartment, cooking simple meals or microwaving frozen meals, taking a bus to and from work, etc.) at the age of 40; but here we are, 3 weeks after my new job in Edmonton. The good thingContinue reading “VP Era”
