I like dogs. In fact, I’ve had a dog and understand why so many people consider them part of the family. They’re loyal companions, they get us outside, and for many people, a vacation isn’t complete if they have to leave them behind. We took our dog (Shepherd/Lab mix) on camping trips, to the cottage,Continue reading “Some Places Should Stay Dog-Free”
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Your Lack of Planning Isn’t the Restaurant’s Problem
I’ll say one thing about the local hangout (and being by water): it inspires a lot of slice-of-life blog posts and provides a seemingly bottomless pit of ideas – most of which come by sheer observation or letting my mind wander. Anyway, less than half an hour before Canada’s World Cup match against Morocco thisContinue reading “Your Lack of Planning Isn’t the Restaurant’s Problem “
The Four Layers of Noise
I like small restaurants. Not so much the fancy ones with linen napkins and quiet lighting. I mean the little neighborhood places – the ones with eight tables and a bar that might seat four people if nobody breathes too deeply. You go there because it’s familiar and comfortable. A place to sit down, eatContinue reading “The Four Layers of Noise”
Exploring the Unique Culture of Buckhorn
There’s something I’ve noticed about living in Buckhorn that didn’t hit me until recently. It’s not profound or life-changing, but it explains a lot about how people interact around here and why, every now and then, I feel like I stick out a little. Buckhorn is, at its core, a blue-collar town. Not in aContinue reading “Exploring the Unique Culture of Buckhorn”
Rant No. 12: Menus I Can’t Read and Meals I Can’t Pronounce
Dining out is supposed to be simple: you sit down, look at the menu, order your food, and enjoy. But somewhere along the way, restaurants decided that clarity was boring and mystery was chic. Now, half the time I open a menu, I feel like I need a magnifying glass, a flashlight, and maybe aContinue reading “Rant No. 12: Menus I Can’t Read and Meals I Can’t Pronounce”
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: The Musical Chairs Brigade
It’s Monday and like most people, I’m grinding my way through it with a series of video calls followed by plenty of writing. I start getting antsy, and with the library closed on Mondays, I head to the hangout, as I call it. Thankfully, it is quiet. The sun is shining, and the restaurant isContinue reading “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: The Musical Chairs Brigade”
Rant No. 10: When Did Restaurants Decide They Were Nightclubs?
I’m pissed off. As you read on, you’ll find out that I’m not the only one. When the hell did restaurants decide they were nightclubs at all hours of the day or night? All I wanted was a seat, a meal, and a chance to get a little work done. You know, the basics. AContinue reading “Rant No. 10: When Did Restaurants Decide They Were Nightclubs?”
Rant No. 2: The People Who Sit Right Next to You in an Empty Restaurant
It’s time for my weekly rant, which, like all the others in this series, is based on experiences I’ve had more than once over the years. On my way back to the hotel from a day of sightseeing during a two-week vacation, I parked my rental car and walked into a quiet, seat-yourself restaurant forContinue reading “Rant No. 2: The People Who Sit Right Next to You in an Empty Restaurant”
Rant No. 1: The Screeching, Hellish Kid in the Restaurant
I’m happy, easygoing, and optimistic, but like most people, certain things get under my skin—not always, just sometimes. With that in mind, a multi-part Rant Series begins, designed to get a few things off my chest every Tuesday, with maybe some attempt at humor thrown in. Without further delay … You’re out for dinner withContinue reading “Rant No. 1: The Screeching, Hellish Kid in the Restaurant “
Let There Be Light (But Not in This Restaurant, Apparently)
It’s been five straight days of cloud cover. Five days of that washed-out gray light that makes everything — and everyone — look tired. So when I woke up today and saw blue sky and bright sun pouring through the windows like a long-lost friend, I figured people would be flocking to patios and parks.Continue reading “Let There Be Light (But Not in This Restaurant, Apparently)”
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