How strange that in both of the two latest audiobooks I listened to, one of the main characters is a medical student called Edward Wells! A Question of Trust: While thinking about authors of women's fiction I had read and enjoyed in the past, I decided to give one of them a listen and also … Continue reading Audiobooks: “A Question of Trust” & “The Martian Invasion of Earth”
Month: February 2018
Winter Weather
According to the City of Vancouver website, "Vancouver has a moderate, oceanic climate. Protected by the mountains and warmed by the Pacific ocean currents, Vancouver is one of the warmest cities in Canada." That's why there are signs of Spring around us, like the buds on the tree outside my office window. Apparently, the cherry … Continue reading Winter Weather
The Year of the Dog
I've been telling my dog all day, "This is it! It's your year! It's the Year of the Dog!" He just stares at me... In fact, I call him my watch dog, because his favourite pastime seems to be watching me! No matter where I am, no matter what I'm doing, he's just -- watching … Continue reading The Year of the Dog
Valentine’s Day
He opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling. After a quick weekend at his flat, he had done the short flight back to finish the shoot. "Valentine"s Day," he sighed. It always came around so fast and he was always alone. How had that happened? There had been some promising relationships when he was … Continue reading Valentine’s Day
What I’m Missing
Boy, that Armitage is a busy guy! There are so many projects coming out that that I really want to watch or listen to. The problem is, though, that this is also my busiest time at work. Home has been pretty hectic too, with driving to hockey, homework issues, and an out-of-town guest. And then, … Continue reading What I’m Missing
A Few More Movies
The Greatest Showman (2017): If you are a fan of musicals but you haven't seen The Greatest Showman yet, I highly recommend that you go see it while it is still in theatres. The big show numbers and the fabulous trapeze routine by Zendaya and Zac Efron are worth seeing on the big screen. And … Continue reading A Few More Movies
I'm Feeling This 