Last night was our last game of the season. Again, we were playing short. At least for this game, the many injured players came out to cheer us on. Our keeper was one of the injured, so I reluctantly volunteered for net. I bargained that I would play in net for [...]

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I have a difficult time enjoying the Belugas and other large creatures that are held in captivity at the Vancouver Aquarium. Watching them bang their heads against the side of the tank over and over again is an indication of their obvious boredom and frustration. Confined to swimming mere metres in tanks, they [...]

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The car was packed and was just about ready to go when I locked my bike up in the bike room Friday evening. We rushed our way onto the busy streets, over the bridge and towards the ferry terminal in time for our reservation. Reservations were unnecessary Friday evening, but we were [...]

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One passenger complains as she nearly slips down the aisle towards the exit. There has been much discussion, lately, about the city bus drivers and their aggressive tendencies on the public streets. Understandably, they spend more time than the average person driving our crowded, unpredictable streets. However, that does not excuse their [...]

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The camping season, that is. This weekend is the first time we’ll be rolling out the mattress pads, rolling out the sleeping bags and enjoying the fresh air under a starry sky. I imagine myself whispering “Wow, they really do exist” as I watch the sparks fade into the night. I miss [...]

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